Fright Night
Fright Night
Directed by:
Tom HollandScreenplay:
Tom HollandCinematography:
Jan KiesserComposer:
Brad FiedelCast:
Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Art Evans, Stephen Geoffreys, Jonathan Stark, Nick Savage, Bob Corff, Stewart Stern (more)VOD (3)
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He's sweet, sexy, and he likes to get in late. You might think he's the perfect neighbour. But before inviting him Jerry in for a nightcap, there's something you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red, and straight from the jugular! It's Fright Night, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry's deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) knows Jerry's bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can't get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the "Great Vampire Killer" of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his sweetheart Amy (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker's toothy embrace? If you love being scared, Fright Night will give you the nightmare of your life! (Eureka Entertainment)
(more)Reviews (3)
This thoroughbred 80s B-movie that never gets boring was a very pleasant surprise. The great make-up effects, the 80s atmosphere and the funny plot make Fright Night a film almost tailor-made to watch when you don’t want to be scared but entertained.
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An unlikeable main protagonist and slow pace are the main shortcomings of this otherwise really endearing movie. A special treat for Vincent Price...erm Peter Vincent fans. It is a little slow in the first half, but it gets going nicely in the second half. Relaxing entertainment by fans from fans.
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A sympathetic B-movie that doesn't take itself seriously, and thanks to its sense of humor, its flaws are digestible. Overall impression with regard to nostalgia: 70%.
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