Review of The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) by Richard M — 17 Feb 2014
Never "laugh out loud"-funny, but there is always a funny undertone here - it's like a horror spoof in many ways. Make sure that the pretty weak title fool you, though - this is a great film.
We are served a great story where we meet vampires in a colder setting. It felt pretty christmassy to be honest. I really liked the mood and atmosphere of the film a lot.
Two cool leads among other great characters also lifts the film.
The silly professor Abronsius and his assistant portrayed by Polanski himself.
Some great scenes and camera handling here, the roof scenes and the window scenes earlier.
On seems most remeberable for me. A great intro too, both impressive and cool.
This film is also carrying a dark, true event. Polanski met that beautiful girl, Sharon Tate, through this film. They married, but two years after this film's premiere, at age of 26, she was brutally murdered by some of of Charles Manson's followers. Yikes.
7.5 out of 10 rock symbol hands.
This review of The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) was written by Richard M on 17 Feb 2014.
The Fearless Vampire Killers has generally received positive reviews.
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