Fright Night

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Fright Night

R

Released Aug 2, 1985

1h 46m

Horror

Comedy

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Teenage Charley Brewster is a horror-film junkie, so it's no surprise that when a reclusive new neighbor moves next-door, Brewster becomes convinced he's a vampire. It's also no surprise when nobody believes him. After strange events begin to occur, Charlie has no choice but to turn to the only person who could possibly help: washed-up television vampire killer Peter Vincent.

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Critics Consensus

Fright Night deftly combines thrills and humor in this ghostly tale about a man living next to a vampire.

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Budd Wilkins

Slant Magazine

Tom Holland’s Fright Night uses the trappings of old-fashioned monster movies to explore sexual terrain that’s decidedly from the 1980s.

Oct 7, 2022

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Susie Eisenhuth

Sydney Morning Herald

As silly as it may be, it is never silly enough to expect you to take it seriously.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 14, 2022

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's fun, mainly because it doesn't take itself too seriously.

Sep 14, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

I wholeheartedly believe “Fright Night” to be an underrated classic...It’s driven by a fabulous collection of characters, an unabashedly fun story, some deliciously gory effects, and a steady seasoning of good humor.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 27, 2025

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

The movie does well in its mix of near-humor and genuine threat.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 20, 2024

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Excellent special effects makeup, a well-paced story, and just the right amount of heart combine to make Fright Night one of the best vampire films of all time.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 28, 2024

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Critical C

This was terrific. Great cast, really felt like you were in the 1980s again. Theres a nostalgic, kiddish feel for the story, which was in alot of the 1980s production. Creative and original. Timeless..you know...like a vampire!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Brian S

My favorite vampire film of all time! Great practical effects. Great Soundtrack. Great cast! Roddy McDowall shines as Peter Vincent the late night horror TV host who isn't as brave as the vampire hunter character he portrays in his films!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Stephen C

Funny horror movie in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Romas M

Greetings from Lithuania. I have seen "Fright Night" (2011), a remake to this film when it was released back in 2011 and mildly enjoyed it. Yet I've never seen the original "Fright Night" (1985) up until this point for the first time in 2025. Shame on me. I found this movie to be really fun horror comedy movie with excellent performances, wonderful made up work, and very solid directing. Screenplay was funny and smart. Music was on spot. But the make up effects really stood out here. I highly enjoyed the way the creatures were made and looked here. Overall, "Fright Night" (1985) is way better then the 2011's remake. This is a smart, fun, entertaining horror comedy with surprisingly excellent performances. A good genre film that actually messes with genre cliches and parodies them in a good way. Excellent film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Nick O

A high school monster kid and a local horror host team up to take on a 1000 year old bloodsucker…is there a cooler vampire flick out there?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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jacob c

Fright Night proves itself as a great, spooky film thanks to its excellent special effects, suitably atmospheric score, cleverly handled premise, and a gleefully devious portrayal by Chris Sarandon.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Synopsis

Teenage Charley Brewster is a horror-film junkie, so it's no surprise that when a reclusive new neighbor moves next-door, Brewster becomes convinced he's a vampire. It's also no surprise when nobody believes him. After strange events begin to occur, Charlie has no choice but to turn to the only person who could possibly help: washed-up television vampire killer Peter Vincent.

Director: Tom Holland
Producer: Herb Jaffe
Screenwriter: Tom Holland
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround

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