Alfie Bass

  • Roman Polanski – Dance of the Vampires AKA The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)

    USA1961-1970ComedyHorrorRoman Polanski

    Synopsis:
    Vampire hunter Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran) and his faithful assistant, Alfred (Roman Polanski), are traveling across Transylvania when they stop to rest at a suspicious-looking inn. That night, they witness the innkeeper’s daughter, Sarah (Sharon Tate), being whisked away by Count von Krolock (Ferdy Mayne), an obvious vampire, and pursue him to his nearby castle. They break in, only to be invited to stay by the unfazed count, and plot to rescue Sarah and destroy their murderous host.Read More »

  • Jack Clayton – The Bespoke Overcoat (1955)

    1951-1960FantasyJack ClaytonShort FilmUnited Kingdom

    Synopsis:
    Fender is a lowly clerk in the warehouse of clothing manufacturers Ranting and Co. His one ambition is to have an overcoat of his own. Refused one by the cold hearted Ranting he asks a tailor friend, Morry, to make him one instead, but dies of cold before he can take delivery of it. Unwilling to give up his only desire even in death, he returns as a ghost to persuade Morry to steal him the overcoat he so coveted in life.Read More »

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