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Seen on: 09/10/2011, 05/15/2010

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Fright Night (1985)

Directed by Tom Holland

Horror

Most recently watched by noahphex, jenerator, jenerator, noahphex

Overview

Charley Brewster, a high school student, accidentally discovers the true and creepy nature of Jerry Dandrige, his dashing and enigmatic new neighbor; but no one seems willing to believe him.

Rated R | Length 107 minutes

Actors

Stewart Stern | Roddy McDowall | Chris Sarandon | Amanda Bearse | William Ragsdale | Dorothy Fielding | Art Evans | Stephen Geoffreys | Jonathan Stark | Nick Savage | Bob Corff | Heidi Sorenson | Chris Hendrie | Prince Hughes | Ernie Holmes | Irina Irvine | Pamela Brown

Viewing Notes

It’s been a while since I’ve seen this movie but I had always loved it. And, it still holds up as a totally fun vampire film.

I love how 80s horror films with teens always have them being the smart one, figuring out what’s going on, despite the protests of their parents.

Chirs Sarandon is terrific as the vampire next door neighbor who dicks with Charlie Brewster. Amanda Bearse is super cute, even though I thought she wasn’t all that later on as Marcy in Married With Children. Brewster is ironically enough the least compelling character, but when you’re playing next to Malcolm McDowell and the ever so charming Stephen “Evil” Geoffies (who went on to make some gay porn movies!), its hard to stand out.

All in all Fright Night totally holds up as a fun vampire film and one of my favorites.

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