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| About Review |
Reviewer
Bub
Review Date
16th June, 2004
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| Movie Credits |
Director
Tom Holland
Cast
Chris Sarandon
William Ragsdale
Amanda Bearse
Stephen Geoffreys
Roddy McDowall
Screenplay
Tom Holland
Tagline
"If you love being scared, this could be the night of your life."
Country
USA
Classification
R
Year
1985
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| DVD Information |
Format
NTSC
Region Coding
1
Aspect Ratio
2.35:1
16x9 Enhanced
No
Running Time
106 minutes
Year Released
1998
Packaging
Keep Case
Extra Features
Theatrical Trailer
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Fright Night
The Plot
Charley is a normal, everyday teenager. But one night, he sees his new next door
neighbor, Jerry Dandridge, become a vampire and attack a hooker while making
love to her. Charley is suddenly in danger, for Dandridge knows what he knows,
and he’ll do anything to kill him.
The Movie
This is a great horror film in many ways. A movie like this simply isn’t made
anymore. Made during the horror hay day of the 80s, Fright Night stands above
most of the other offerings of the time.
Holland’s direction and script work well and have a great balance of horror and
comedy. Roddy McDowall is perfect as Peter Vincent, the host of a TV Show,
Fright Night, who used to play a Van Helsing type character in movies. When he
is thrust into the events, he is unsure of himself, but he realizes he must
become the character he’s played. Ragsdale is believable as Charley and works
well in his part. And, of course, Chris Sarandon as the main antagonist is
perfect in his role, and brings a perfect blend of class and horror to the role.
The Special Effects are outstanding as well. Transformations and Creature
Effects look marvelous. Makeup is also very good, especially the Cross Burned
Forehead. Fright Night is an entertaining vampire flick that goes by the rules
and delivers what horror fans want in a big way.
The DVD
A measly trailer. Yawn.
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