Fright Night (1985)

The Worst Film Ever

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Captivating movie !

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

'Fright Night (1985)' kicks into gear in the second half, gleefully providing those hammy 'hammer horror'-style pleasures only a campy cult movie of this style could provide. It culminates in a finale wrought with knowingly ostentatious performances and imaginatively gooey special-effects - made all the more charming by their slightly fake facade - before it flies off into the night with naught but a wink and a grin to let you know it was in on the joke all along. 6/10

Fright Night is a true cult classic!!! I'm a fan of vampires, and this movie does a really good job in projecting a vampire. Everything was good from start to finish. The vampire and his sidekick were frightening. It was them that made it a successful vampire movie. I really liked that house the vampire lived at: it looks like a fitting home for a vampire. Charlie was also a great character, but seemed a bit too timid for my liking. This is a movie I would always watch numerous amount of times, yet it's still hard to get bored of it. A great movie to watch for Halloween. Believe it or not, there's also a sequel that follows Fright Night (known as part II), and I along with most people had no idea that a second movie actually existed, so if you haven't seen it already, be sure to added it to your watchlist. Fright Night is a wonderful vampire movie, and there aren't too many good vampire movies out there.

When Charley Brewster, a young dweeb of an idiot who for unknown reason cannot kiss and make-out with his girlfriend, accidentally saw his suave 'bisexual' neighbor slash vampire, Jerry, devour one of his hapless victim, Charley tries to caught him in the act once again against the discouragement of his disbelieving family and friends. This ultimately fails and in turn he and every person his closed with is pursued to be the vampire's next victim. I would not lie this film has a lot of problems to begin with. Its universe is oddly inconsistent in its lore and story-wise, it does not really offer anything new. But it oddly worked for me. Its lack of ambition and overall conviction of its characters gave it a enjoyable self-serious melodramatic camp that had been lost in a lot of film nowadays. It is also inventively successful in integrating vampire tropes and styles to fit in a kitschy eighties. A true surprise, Fright Night tells you that it does not need perfect to be likable. Its just need to be true to itself to be great [4.5/5]

Fright Night (1985): Dir: Tom Holland / Cast: William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowell, Amanda Bearse, Stephen Geoffreys: One of the great vampire films and this one addresses and exposes all the clichés. William Ragsdale plays teenager Charley Brewster who believes that his next door neighbor is a vampire. Chris Sarandon plays charming Jerry Dandridge who threatens Charley's life until an even bigger counter arrives in the form of TV star Peter Vincent, Vampire Slayer. Roddy McDowell adds humour and exploits the clichés. He is approached by Charley for help but doesn't believe him until a visit to prove Dandridge human goes wrong when he fails to cast a reflection in Vincent's mirror. Director Tom Holland highlights the film with ominous lighting and seductive music. Well written screenplay that isn't too complicated but has witty characters. Ragsdale plays off the nervous determination of Charley. Sarandon is a dominating presence as Dandridge. McDowell as Vincent must face the reality of TV props verses the rules of vampire lore. He must face his greatest fear without it being staged. Amanda Bearse plays Charley's frustrated girlfriend Amy who is targeted by Dandridge. Finally there is the cackling laugh of best pal Evil Ed, played by Stephen Geoffreys who turns into a wolf. Creepy and fun vampire film where clichés highlight the fright when the screams echo next door. Score: 10 / 10