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Fright Night

Play trailer 1:25 Poster for Fright Night R Released Aug 2, 1985 1h 46m Horror Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald It's fun, mainly because it doesn't take itself too seriously. Sep 14, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid The movie does well in its mix of near-humor and genuine threat. Rated: 3/4 Jul 20, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny horror movie in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Acting was poor very slow and over the top in parts, effects were decent, found the script to be off sometimes, and Dracula was way too laid back didn't even seem like he was trying to act, to confident personality lack of submersion to the role looked like he didn't even want to be in the movie, and Charlies friend was very annoying acting was crap just a weird friend. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review Justin K It's a fantastic movie pretending to be a B movie. The acting is phenomenal from all of the cast. Each actor plays their part perfectly to fit the script and the design of the movie itself. The soundtrack will take you right back to the 80's, even if you weren't there. I have loved this movie since the first time I saw it a million years ago and still love watching it every time. One of my ALL-TIME favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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