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The Fearless Vampire Killers

Original title: Dance of the Vampires
  • 1967
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
36K
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The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.
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A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.

  • Director
    • Roman Polanski
  • Writers
    • Gérard Brach
    • Roman Polanski
  • Stars
    • Jack MacGowran
    • Roman Polanski
    • Alfie Bass
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Gérard Brach
      • Roman Polanski
    • Stars
      • Jack MacGowran
      • Roman Polanski
      • Alfie Bass
    • 191User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast18

    Jack MacGowran
    Jack MacGowran
    • Professor Abronsius
    Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski
    • Alfred
    Alfie Bass
    Alfie Bass
    • Shagal the Inn-Keeper
    Jessie Robins
    • Rebecca Shagal
    Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate
    • Sarah Shagal
    Ferdy Mayne
    Ferdy Mayne
    • Count von Krolock…
    Iain Quarrier
    Iain Quarrier
    • Herbert von Krolock
    Terry Downes
    Terry Downes
    • Koukol the Servant
    Fiona Lewis
    Fiona Lewis
    • Magda the Maid
    Ronald Lacey
    Ronald Lacey
    • Village Idiot
    Sydney Bromley
    Sydney Bromley
    • Sleigh Driver
    Andreas Malandrinos
    Andreas Malandrinos
    • Woodcutter
    Otto Diamant
    Otto Diamant
    • Woodcutter
    Matthew Walters
    • Woodcutter
    Vladek Sheybal
    Vladek Sheybal
    • Herbert
    • (voice)
    Roy Evans
    Roy Evans
    • Vampire at Ball
    • (uncredited)
    Dido Plumb
    • Old Man Smoking Pipe at the Inn
    • (uncredited)
    Winifred Sabine
    • Deaf Vampire at Ball
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Gérard Brach
      • Roman Polanski
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews191

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    • Trivia
      Originally Roman Polanski wanted to shoot his film on location in and around a castle in Switzerland which he saw during a vacation, but as this was impossible, other locations in the Alps were found, along with studio shoots in England. While on location, Polanski employed dozens of local artisans to make the large numbers of coffins needed in the film. Unfortunately tourists were rather unnerved by the sight of these, and hotels had to erect signs to assure their guests that the area hadn't been struck by plague.
    • Goofs
      When the maid at the inn is scrubbing the floor, she is wearing boots; when the camera angle changes, she's barefoot.
    • Quotes
      • Shagal, the Inn-Keeper: [Magda tries to fend off Shagal, a Jewish Vampire, with a cross] Oy yoy! Have you got the wrong vampire!
    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits the MGM-lion transforms into a vampire.
    • Alternate versions
      For the original UK cinema release heavy cuts were made by the BBFC to the scene of Von Krolock attacking Sarah in her bath in order for the film to receive an 'A' certificate. Later video and DVD releases restored the cuts and were upgraded to '15'.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)

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    • Is Count Von Krolock's castle a real castle, and where is it located?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 2, 1967 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Your Teeth in My Neck
    • Filming locations
      • Fischburg Castle-Castel Gardena, Santa Cristina Valgardena, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy(Castle Krolock)
    • Production companies
      • Cadre Films
      • Filmways
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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