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      Fright Night

      2011, Horror/Comedy, 1h 46m

      183 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      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.

      • Rating: R (Language|Bloody Horror Violence|Some Sexual References)

      • Genre: Horror, Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Craig Gillespie

      • Producer: Michael De Luca, Alison R. Rosenzweig

      • Writer: Marti Noxon

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $18.3M

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      • Distributor: DreamWorks SKG

      • Production Co: Michael De Luca, Gaeta/Rosenzweig

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      • Jun 03, 2016

        Doesn't really add anything to the original, but I've seen far worse horror remakes in my time.

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      • Apr 13, 2015

        Really stylish from start to finish, but not so that it ever borders on art-house. The story is Lost Boys meets Disturbia and is held together by the film's performances, particularly from the brave casting choice of David Tennant as a narcissistic celebrity vampire slayer which actually works out rather well towards the middle of the film - at first its hard to accept Tennant in the role. Farrell is on peak form as the film's heartbreaker and bloodsucker antagonist.

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      • Nov 28, 2013

        I was hesitant to watch it at first, now I'm happy that I've seen it. It's old school fun in new packaging, a pretty neat packaging at that. Don't take it too seriously and it will entertain you. Super turns by Yelchin and of course Farrel.

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      • Jun 05, 2013

        Why was this a dud at the box office? Lack of promotions? Wrong release date? Oh boy, one thing is clear though, Fright Night was a 'fun' movie! - which is lacking from nowadays i-take-myself-too-seriously horror movies. The movie offers a light plot accompanied with great cast such as Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Christopher Mintz, Toni Collete and the breathtakingly beautiful, Imogen Poots as the main character's girlfriend. Throughout the movie, I can't help but get the 'campy' 90's horror movies feels mixes with Buffy The Vampire Slayer episodes. I frickin love this movie! 8/10.

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