Dance of the Vampires (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1967, Dance of the Vampires is a comedy and horror film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 108 minutes. “Who says Vampires are no laughing matter?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.

Who’s in it. Dance of the Vampires stars Jack MacGowran as Professor Abronsius, Roman Polanski as Alfred, Alfie Bass as Shagal, the Inn-Keeper and Jessie Robins as Rebecca Shagal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dance of the Vampires has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance of the Vampires page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dance of the Vampires tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dance of the Vampires (1967)?
In US, Dance of the Vampires is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dance of the Vampires worth watching?
Dance of the Vampires holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dance of the Vampires?
Dance of the Vampires stars Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski, Alfie Bass, Jessie Robins and Sharon Tate.
When was Dance of the Vampires released?
Dance of the Vampires was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.