Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
Critics Sentiment
Darren and Steve attend the spectacular freak show performance
Steve murders his high school history teacher Mr. Kersey
The film drops significantly from the praised freak show spectacle to Steve's unconvincing transformation into a murderous Vampaneze
Cirque du Freak starts strong with its dazzling freak show sequence and John C. Reilly's compelling vampire performance, earning praise from critics. However, the film loses momentum in its middle act as Steve's villain arc feels rushed and unconvincing. The finale delivers solid action choreography but fails to provide emotional satisfaction or proper resolution.
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Chris Massoglia
Darren Shan
John C. Reilly
Larten Crepsley
Josh Hutcherson
Steve
Patrick Fugit
Evra the Snake Boy
Salma Hayek Pinault
Madame Truska
Jessica Carlson
Rebecca
Michael Cerveris
Mr. Tiny
Ray Stevenson
Murlaugh
Morgan Saylor
Annie
Don McManus
Mr. Shan
Ken Watanabe
Mr. Tall
Orlando Jones
Alexander Ribs
Frankie Faison
Rhamus Twobellies
Willem Dafoe
Gavner Purl
Kristen Schaal
Gertha Teeth
Patrick Breen
Mr. Kersey
Tom Woodruff Jr.
Wolfman
Jane Krakowski
Corma Limbs
Drew Rin Varick
Loaf Head
Colleen Camp
Mrs. Shan
Crew
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