Fright Night

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Fright Night

R

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.

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

10/07/2022

Tom Holland’s Fright Night uses the trappings of old-fashioned monster movies to explore sexual terrain that’s decidedly from the 1980s.

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Susie Eisenhuth

Sydney Morning Herald

09/14/2022

2/4

As silly as it may be, it is never silly enough to expect you to take it seriously.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

09/14/2022

It's fun, mainly because it doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11

3/5

The delight of the concept stands the test of time, even if the production's limitations are a bit more evident all these years later.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

02/27/2025

4.5/5

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.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

07/20/2024

3/4

The movie does well in its mix of near-humor and genuine threat.

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Dulaja

Oct 18

80’s classic, I first seen this movie as a vhs rental back in 1985, it still holds up

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Lorde M.

@Lord_Fears Mar 14

Arguably one of the best of it’s genre and definitely an 80’s cult classic 🍷

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Theodore F.

@Sirhotness Mar 11

This movie is a fun time ….Fright Night is one of those movies that knows exactly what it is…part horror, part comedy and runs with it. The blend of creepy vampire antics and goofy, over-the-top moments keeps the energy high, making it super fun to watch. Also I love the practical effects!!!!!!!

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Mark J.

@jaggs826 Feb 23

Another 80’s horror classic film that really sets the tone for future teen horror flics

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Micah K.

@Nemesis-X Feb 7

This movie is a vampire classic from the 80s that still rocks to this day! Before there was Sinners and Abigail, vampire movies like this had the stage. It’s a shame they don’t make them like this anymore!

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@Reviewnotactivist Jan 23

An all time favorite, mainly due to Chris Sarandon's all time performance.

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Amy Peterson

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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