4/5 Good quality DVD
  by Arrigo
I think for the price of the product, it is of very good quality considering the film dates back to the 70's. Also very impressed with the time it took the package to arrive, as I do not live in the USA. but in Bermuda. Thanks !

5/5 A wonderful showcase of Polanski's skills as a director AND actor!
  by Ashley Thompson (New York, New York)
I absolutely love Roman Polanski's movies, but this has to be one of the best. I think the reason is that Polanski also stars, and his turn as the naive, soft-spoken, innocent Alfred is what makes this film a true classic. Almost all of the funny moments happen as a result of something he does or says or something that is done to him, and if nothing else, his expressions are adorably fun to watch.

Aside from Polanski, this is one of the few accounts of his future-wife Sharon Tate's beauty & skill. The chemistry between the two is intoxicating, especially when you see how confident Tate is around Polanski and how shy and introverted Polanski seems around here. The end scene where the two are riding in the carriage (before she...well, you know) is so bittersweet and touching.

Okay, aside from Polanski & Tate, there are other wonderful aspects of this film. The score is eerie and perfectly suited to this masterpiece, and the scenery is intoxicating (just take a look at the snow, not to mention the adorable snowman that Alfred builds for Sarah).

The funniest scenes definitely take place once the Professor & Alfred get to the castle. I love when Alfred is to scared to sleep in his own room, and he tries to get in bed with the professor.

The ball was a perfect climax to the film, especially when the vampires realize that the only relection in the mirrors is of Alfred & the Professor. The last scenes are horribly nerve-wracking and tense, with a perfect finish. Leave it to Polanski to end this film the exact opposite of what you'd expect. A happy ending? Not in a Polanski movie.

That's why we love him!

3/5 1967 Polanski
  by Dr. Feelgood (USA)
This film was somewhat troubling, because it wasn't really that funny or scary, and didn't really know what it's purpose was as a film. The only redeeming quality was, the fact that Polanski starred in the film and directed it, which might add some insight into the filmmaker's intent, other than that, it was not my favorite Polanski film or Vampire film either.

4/5 A slow ride through a cold winter night...
  by J. Roso
I.
Some note how the movie was meant to be a parody on vampire movies (more specifically the Hammer Horror series). If it is, it possesses too high of a quality to be a simple parody. Even though the movie tries its hand at slapstick, it's not what lingers. What stays in mind is the acting, the scenery, the direction and the atmosphere. Neither funny nor scary, the movie is an even mix of haunting ambients and warm settings. The overall mood is strikingly good, the camera work is stunning and just the feeling of watching something old gives you pleasure. Polanski is a mastermind, obviously, and he uses all the advantages of his time to push boundaries and manages to impress with work that's powerful all the way through. Everything from lightening to music is masterfully executed. The movie takes some time to take off, but when it finally does, you don't mind spending as much time as you did watching it.

II.
The acting makes for a very convincing movie. Polanski is great as a mousy apprentice in love with a maiden played by the especially enthralling Sharon Tate, who looks good in bath, as we've witnessed in the film, twice. Ferdy Mayne, with his piercing German accent, does a good job playing Count von Krolock. The characters are very dissimilar to each other: Tate is graceful, playful and sexy, Polanski is frightened and quiet, MacGowran is brave, cooky and determined, Quarrier is unpleasantly spooky and Mayne makes his presence felt in every scene, which is always welcome for the main villain.

III.
The movie manages to thrill, mesmerize, stun, daunt and please, making it a magical experience for the viewer. The only problem is that an average viewer wants a genre classification that will, I suppose, set the right mood and awake the right emotions. Considering how average viewers go, this should be a disappointing piece of work. The trick is to forget about what it's supposed to be -- as well as what you want it to be -- and enjoy it for what it is.

Maybe there's a harpsichord loving person inside of you who will get enchanted by snowy landscapes, rich sets and playful dialogue, as well as a sense of quirkiness that bubbles around the surface. The movie may surprise you, if you give it a proper chance. One thing is certain: it won't leave you indifferent.

5/5 Great stuff!
  by Lucretia Rossi (Logansport, IN, USA)
I've been looking for this movie for a long time! Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate. A combination of old-school horror mixed with satire.