Fright Night
There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.
There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.
Comedy, Horror
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1985
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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.
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Details
Runtime:
107 min
Release date:
2 Aug 1985
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$9,000,000
Revenue:
$24,922,237
Awards:
5 wins & 5 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Fright Night dances on a tightwire between satire and terror, glittered by special effects and a with-it nonchalance.
– Sid Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Sep 2013
fresh:
Chris Sarandon is terrific as the vampire, quite affable and debonair until his fingernails start to grow and his eyes get that glow.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Sep 2007
fresh:
It shouldn't even begin to work, and yet, strangely, it does, sort of, thanks to the assured handling of writer/director Holland.
– Nicholas Royle,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
rotten:
Its tone is never exactly comedic and its horrific touches are more disgusting than scary.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
Fright Night is not a distinguished movie, but it has a lot of fun being undistinguished.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000