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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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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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

One of the best modern vampire stories that balances camp with classic horror tropes.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 3, 2023

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A classic, 80’s creature-feature that perfectly blends spooky and funny! If you’re a fan of The Lost Boys, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and The Burbs, this is a must-watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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john w

An 80s classic that stands the test of time , today's filmmakers should take note , this is the template for a fun , slightly scary and utterly enjoyable movie experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Chris B

I can't help to give one of my favorite childhood horror films a perfect score. I use to watch this movie far more than I probably should have and when I go to watch it now at the age of 44 it just doesn't hold up but still has a special place in my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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S G

Not a bad movie of its time, good story .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Cameron H

This movie is legend ! “You’re so cool, Brewster !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Ulises A

Funny as hell! Swift entertainment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Chris Sarandon

Jerry Dandrige

William Ragsdale

Charley Brewster

Roddy McDowall

Peter Vincent

Amanda Bearse

Amy Peterson

Stephen Geoffreys

'Evil' Ed Thompson

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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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