Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

I can remember watching this on TV under it's original - and better - British title, Dance of the Vampires, back in the 1980's & found it both silly & boring. However, now that I have matured, I can now appreciate it for the beautiful masterpiece that it is. Absolutely stunning sets, locations & camera work, great cast, a perfect blend of humour & horror and haunting musical score. One of the best vampire movies ever made. Genius.

I prefer to begin this review by referring to a particular scene so that we can better understand what this movie really is. In this scene, as it is the case with every other vampire movie, there exists a vampire, a female victim and the moments filled with romance right before the victim's neck gets bitten, all of which preceded by the chase scene between the vampire and his lover. However, this very scene in Polanski's parody of vampire movies involves a vampire that is homosexual, a male victim (who happens to be the protagonist as well) and the chase scene taking place on polished, slippery floors with the characters sliding! This was Polanski's directorial debut in Hollywood after "repulsion" was critically acclaimed. The movie makes you laugh and frightens you simultaneously and one could argue that it is the viewer's decision whether to laugh or be scared. The solitude of the protagonist, which is one of Polanski's most recurrent motifs in his movies, is superbly depicted here which of course is masterfully taken to the extreme in the dance of the vampires scene. "The Fearless Vampire Killers" is the epitome of comedy-horror genre which sadly didn't receive the kind of appreciation it really deserved.

One of Director Roman Polanski's Most Divisive Films. There are Those That Consider it a Masterpiece and Others, Well, Not So Much.This Vampire Spoof is Beautifully Shot and Contain Sets of Enormous Elegance with Detailed and Interesting Fills. It Cannot Be Denied its Craftsmanship and Obvious Talent Behind the Camera.However, it Does Move at a Rather Languishing Pace. Some Scenes, Especially Before They Get to the Castle, Seem Padded and Forced. But Once the Castle is the Backdrop the Film Kicks Into High Gear and the Remainder is Breathtaking and Highly Amusing.The Film had a Troubled Pre-Release with Different Opinions from Producers and Polanski and was Released Cut to Shreds. It Flopped Big-Time but Has Since Gained a Reputation and Admiration for its Brilliance, Mostly for the Display and the Humor Secondary.A Must See for Polanski Fans and Horror Movie Enthusiasts, but it's an Acquired Taste and Multiple Viewings Add More Appreciation. Expectations are High Going In Considering the Director. This Was Made Prior to "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) and "Chinatown" (1974), but After "Repulsion" (1964).Note...The beautiful and radiant Sharon Tate is highlighted by many viewers as a small but welcome addition to the Film. Her marriage to Roman Polanski was to follow as was her tragic and brutal death at the hands of the Manson Family.

Fun and funny vampire movie from acclaimed director Roman Polanski.Plot is reasonably basic, and not entirely watertight. However, this is more than made up for by the humour of the plot. While Polanski crafts a feeling of foreboding, dread and fear, your vampire staples, he balances this with some great comedy. The stark contrast between the usual vampire atmosphere and the humour makes the comedy even better.At the forefront of this comedy is Polanski himself, as the bumbling assistant. It is most physical comedy and often feels Chaplinesque. Polanksi enhances this by speeding up the frames during some of the sequences, giving a silent movie feel to these scenes.Jack MacGowran is also great as the Albert Einstein-lookalike Professor. Nice twist in the plot towards the end too.