Fright Night

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Fright Night

R

Released Aug 19, 2011

1h 46m

Horror

Comedy

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Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high-school senior who's in with the "in" crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most sought-after gal on campus. But trouble enters his world in the form of Jerry Dandridge (Colin Farrell), a charismatic new neighbor. After witnessing some unusual activity next door, Charley concludes that Jerry is a vampire. Of course, no one believes him. After seeking advice from illusionist Peter Vincent (David Tennant), Charley sets out to destroy Jerry himself.

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It may not have been necessary to remake the 1985 cult classic, but the new Fright Night benefits from terrific performances by Colin Farrell and David Tennant -- and it's smart, funny, and stylishly gory to boot.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

If Fright Night is meant to be a send-up of the genre it takes itself too seriously - I can't remember a single decent joke, now I think about it - and if it isn't a send-up then it doesn't take itself seriously enough.

Aug 31, 2018

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The fun of this new Fright Night is in the nuances, the quirky character bits and the sly bits of intelligence that sparkle along the way.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2012

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Fright Night 3D qualifies as a successful entry in a tricky genre - blending flip humour and emotional intensity in a way that feels true after its fashion to the facts of teenage life.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 16, 2011

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Emilie Black

JoBlo's Movie Network

...it’s not horrible, and it’s not great; if we rated it like my high school rated my work, it would get a passing grade, so 6 out of 10 seems fair here.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 21, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A successful horror comedy knows when to scare you and when to ease your fears with humor, and Gillespie effectively blends shocks and laughs.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 9, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Fright Night” just isn’t scary at all. There are a couple of loud jump scares, but in terms of actual creepiness, nope.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Drew M

Nearly a decade and a half later, this holds up surprisingly well. The early-2010s CGI shows its seams—forgivable for the era—but the bigger wobble is Peter Vincent’s reimagining: Tennant is game, yet the showman riff lacks the Hammer-rooted gravitas that anchored ’85. Still, the Vegas-suburb update, lively soundtrack, and a game cast (Yelchin, Poots, Collette, Mintz-Plasse) keep it fun and mostly preserves the original’s tone, though some quips puncture the dread. This one has bite, but ’85 still blends uncanny humor and horror with sharper teeth.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/16/25

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Hector Adrian Q

INCREDIBLE MOVIE 🤩🎥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Critical C

Remakes are always hit or miss. The best ones dont simply retell the same story exactly. This remake was fun and hit the mark. It's good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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nek n

A fine new movie that was both fun and a bit menacing. This should not be watched seriously. Anyone looking for some deep and dark horror flick clearly didn't watch the original. I love how the vampire resolves breaking a particular rule early in the movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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tim s

Although it may not quite reach the frightful heights of the 1985 original, this remake is nonetheless a stellar effort. Colin Farrell is smoothly devilish as Jerry Dandridge, while Anton Yelchin brings a charming likability to the role of Charley Brewster. The vampiric shenanigans that ensue are gleefully entertaining, making for a fun and engaging viewing experience that pays homage to the classic while still offering something new.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Tasha L

Definitely a good watch, and super funny. Not my favorite, but I would recommend watching at least once if you want a laugh

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Synopsis

Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high-school senior who's in with the "in" crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most sought-after gal on campus. But trouble enters his world in the form of Jerry Dandridge (Colin Farrell), a charismatic new neighbor. After witnessing some unusual activity next door, Charley concludes that Jerry is a vampire. Of course, no one believes him. After seeking advice from illusionist Peter Vincent (David Tennant), Charley sets out to destroy Jerry himself.

Director: Craig Gillespie
Producer: Michael De Luca, Alison R. Rosenzweig
Screenwriter: Marti Noxon
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: Michael De Luca, Gaeta/Rosenzweig
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Horror Violence|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.3M
Runtime: 1h 46m

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