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2 August 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
There are some very good reasons to be afraid...of the dark. morePlot:
When a teenager learns that his next door neighbour is a vampire, no one will believe him. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
5 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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'Campy' Fright Night Fun To Watch moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Chris Sarandon | ... | Jerry Dandrige | |
| William Ragsdale | ... | Charley Brewster | |
| Amanda Bearse | ... | Amy Peterson | |
| Roddy McDowall | ... | Peter Vincent | |
| Stephen Geoffreys | ... | 'Evil' Ed Thompson | |
| Jonathan Stark | ... | Billy Cole | |
| Dorothy Fielding | ... | Judy Brewster | |
| Art Evans | ... | Detective Lennox (as Art J. Evans) | |
| Stewart Stern | ... | Cook | |
| Nick Savage | ... | Bouncer #1 | |
| Ernie Holmes | ... | Bouncer #2 | |
| Heidi Sorenson | ... | Hooker | |
| Irina Irvine | ... | Teenage Girl | |
| Bob Corff | ... | Jonathan (as Robert Corff) | |
| Pamela Brown | ... | Miss Nina |
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Also Known As:
A Hora do Espanto (Brazil) [pt]A Noite do Espanto (Portugal) [pt]
Ammazzavampiri (Italy) [it]
Die rabenschwarze Nacht (West Germany) [de]
Fright Night - Die rabenschwarze Nacht (West Germany) [de]
Kauhun yö (Finland) [fi]
La noche del espanto (Venezuela) [es]
Noche de miedo (Spain) [es]
Nyhta tromou (Greece) [el]
Skräcknatten (Sweden) [sv]
Vampire, vous avez dit vampire? (France) [fr]
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106 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Finland:K-16 (cut) | Finland:K-18 (uncut) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Iceland:16 | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Australia:M | France:-12 | Italy:VM14 | Norway:16 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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A puppet that was created for, but not used in, another Columbia Pictures production, Ghost Busters (1984), is visible in Fright Night (1985). moreGoofs:
Continuity: In one scene Jerry Dandridge appears in the Brewster house. In the next shot it is revealed that he is standing in Mrs. Brewster's bedroom watching her sleep. However, in the first shot was actually filmed in Charlie's room. The Porsche poster on Charlie's wall can clearly be seen over Dandridge's shoulder. moreQuotes:
[two bouncers take away Charlie and Amy]Club Rate Bouncer #2: I got him!
Jerry Dandrige: He's mine.
Club Rate Bouncer #1: You want chicken, man, you go someplace else.
Jerry Dandrige: Out of my way!
Club Rate Bouncer #1: Move me!
[Jerry's hand changes, his eyes glow red, and reveals a set of fangs]
Club Rate Bouncer #1: LEON!
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YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM THE BEAST INSIDE moreFAQ
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I incorrectly assumed this might be some dumb teen vampire flick when it came out about 20 years ago, but that wasn't the case. It was simply a very entertaining horror flick with a good mixture of suspense, comedy and good special- effects. The kids - William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys - are all excellent but the two adults - Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowell - steal the show.
Sarandon is very cool as the vampire; cocky, arrogant and smooth. He is easily the best character in the movie. McDowell does a nice job as the reluctant vampire slayer.
The special-effects are good and the film is played strictly for fun, even with the suspenseful scenes. In fact, it reminds me of the word "camp" because it's so hokey in spots. Yet the film definitely has its scary moments. Note: I watched this 3-4 times on the tape so I am familiar with most of the film and after seeing the DVD, I swear several short scenes are missing (such as Bearse's quick shower scene). I've never come across something like this before.