Fright Night
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.
Critics Sentiment
Jerry Dandrige is destroyed by sunlight in the basement coffin
Jerry transforms Evil Ed Thompson into a vampire minion
The film peaks during Jerry's seductive abduction of Amy at the nightclub, jumping from a low point during Evil Ed's transformation to one of the most praised sequences.
Fright Night maintains strong audience appreciation throughout, with particular praise for Chris Sarandon's charismatic vampire performance and the film's successful blend of horror and comedy. The middle section dips slightly during some of the more familiar horror beats, but recovers strongly in the climactic sequences. Critics consistently highlighted the effective practical effects, strong performances, and the film's knowing approach to vampire mythology.
Full cast
Chris Sarandon
Jerry Dandrige
William Ragsdale
Charley Brewster
Amanda Bearse
Amy Peterson
Roddy McDowall
Peter Vincent
Stephen Geoffreys
Evil Ed
Jonathan Stark
Billy Cole
Dorothy Fielding
Judy Brewster
Art Evans
Detective Lennox
Stewart Stern
Cook
Nick Savage
Bouncer #1
Ernie Holmes
Bouncer #2
Heidi Sorenson
Hooker
Irina Irvine
Teenage Girl
Bob Corff
Jonathan
Pamela Brown
Miss Nina
Chris Hendrie
Newscaster
Prince Hughes
Bouncer #3
Crew
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