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Summary: Best Vampire Moive Of All Time!
Review: This gem of horror from 1985, featured Roddy McDowall as the great vampire killer, who is quite shaky, though ends the film with much bravery, William Ragsdale as a sex-crazed teenager and Chris Sarandon as a new neighbor with a little bite. Also showing up on the scene are Amanda Bearse as the present-day Mina and Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed, who is an absolute riot in the film. This vampire classic is not only for me, the best vampire film, but perhaps the best horror film. This movie is one of the great definitions of entertainment. There's some great special effects in the film including a very freaky Evil Ed-wolf and a menacing Jerry Dandridge-bat. Tom Holland, a master of horror who's also directed Child's Play, and written such creepy-pleasers as The Beast Within and Psycho II has given this film a great foggy atmosphere and vibe-full colors, and a great 2:35.1 widescreen aspect ratio that is an incredible delight. This film also stars Jonathan Stark from House II.
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Summary: You must have faith for that to work on me,MR VINCENT!
Review: Poor old Mr.Vincent,could never really come to terms with his treasured little mirror bearing no reflection,to Jerry Dandridge.Peter Vincent's idea of Fright Night,was a cheap,tacky horror show,that had bad ratings,not this. And Charley Brewster,watching too much T.V,started to actually believe that their new neighbor slept in a coffin.And why did Charley's Mother have to go and let Jerry in the house,now he can come around whenever he wants.And why is Jerry always out everyday,and only appears after six p.m,eating an apple? Fright Night maintains an interest throughout,shining through in terms of Direction and Script,and the performance of Roddy McDowall as the local T.V.Stations "Peter Vincent"-Vampire Killer,who will not believe young Charley Brewster,who begs for Peter's help,to seek out and kill the Vampire next door!Excellent,inevitable,and well staged climax-the look on Peter Vincents face at the end,beaming!-show's every possible,relevant emotion,perfectly.About the transfer:Outstanding,shown at 2.35:1,allowing the full width,and fine details coupled with just the right colour depth,"Fright Night",to date,Never looked this good.The sound:English/2-Channel Dolby Surround,gives an adequate performance.No real emphasis on not being subtle,but clear,with no background noise,source,or hissing related problems.Overall,in terms of picture quality alone,this DVD emerges a winner.A special Edition of this film,with a 5.1 soundtrack would be cool.4/5 for this Edition.
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Summary: Best Vampire movie!
Review: This is probably the best Vampire movie I have seen so far. I count tell you how many times I have seen this since I was a kid. I mean, I rented it soooo much, then bought the VHS, and now have the DVD. I love this one. I'm more of a Werewolf nut, but Vampire movies still rock, especially this one. I knew a kid who looked and acted Exactly like Evil Ed! ANd I think his name was Ed too! Anyway, this movie was sooooo great, with Roddy McDowall the icing on the cake! The story is about a teenager who discovers his new neighbor is actually a murdering vampire, and proceeds to try and destroy him. He enlists the aid of the local late night TV horror fest host, and together they battle the forces of evil. The effects are killer, and the story is too. I've always been so in love with the teen girl who got bit by Chris Sarandon as we watched through the open window. Not just because we saw her topless either. I mean, she was simply gorgeous! Who was that girl? And what's up with that vampire biting girls in front of an open window? I gotta admit, that was pretty stupid, but this movie is awesome! I recommend it thoroughly! And let's hope the sequel comes out on DVD soon too! That one is also awesome!
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Summary: A very fun piece of 80's schlock
Review: Surprisingly clever 80s vampire horror/comedy featuring Amanda Bearse ("Married with Children"'s Marcy) & William Ragsdale ("Herman's Head"). Good special effects, LOTS of unadvertised language & subtitle tracks on this one. (audio: English / French / Portugese) (subtitles: English / French / Spanish / Portugese / Chinese / Korean / Thai)
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Summary: Good film fun for vampire fanatics
Review: While the film is not particularly frightening, it is well done and should please most who enjoy a decent tale of the undead.The story centers around a high school student who discovers that a vampire and his personal aide have moved in the house next door. A series of murders leads the lad to initially investigate the goings-on himself, then later seek the assistance of his friends, then finally Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowel), fearless vampire killer -- hero and host of a local television show. One thing leads to another and eventually the vampire is killed -- the neighborhood saved. (ho-hum *yawn*) The film is humorous at times but the effects are well done and the story is about as unique as can be accomplished with a vampire tale. The DVD is clean and clear. "Fright Night 2", an even better movie with the same general theme (our hero is now in college), has not yet made the DVD scene; but when it does you'll surely want to add it to your collection if you enjoy this one. Light enjoyment. Not suitable for younger children. Some minor but tasteful nudity. *Recommended* ~P~
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Summary: Outstanding horror that shaken me then and ever now!
Review: Ever wonder who's living next door to you? Ever wonder who's eyes are glowing in the dark outside your bedroom's windows at night? Ever seen an evil transform in the very front of you? Then Fright Night's the one for you. The effects are decent even though it was a 1985 production. The sound effects had been remastered to show off your Dolby Surround system. If you're dying for a thriller, this is a must for you! 15 years ago, when I watched this horror screened in the cinema, I ended squating on the cinema chair. 15 years later, I still ended squating on my sofa while watching the DVD version...I guess old habbits dies hard!
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Summary: You have to have FAITH for that to work on ME !!!
Review: AWESOME 80's Vampire Flick. Without going into detail about the storyline (because all of the other reviews reveal all you need to know), the cast was superb. Peter Sarandon was simply the coolest customer as a vampire. He and Roddy McDowell in the scene where Roddy discovers FAITH in the Cross was great. It gives you that GOOD defeats EVIL feeling. This movie has it all, from horror to humor with a little romance on the side. I highly recommend this movie.
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Summary: Great movie, average DVD
Review: I have seen Fright night at least 10 times. Twice in the theatres back in 1985 and numerous times on cable and LD. When the DVD came out, I bought it and rather disappointed because the sound is not in 5.1 Dolby Digital and the picture quality is just slightly better than the LD. But it is a great vampire movie. The storyline is about a teenager witnessed a murder next door which he believes done by a vampire. Of course nobody else believes him. It is fun, funny and scary. If only someone release the sequel on DVD also. The sequel is very much an equal to the original which is rare this days.
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Summary: Cheesy Vampire Movie a Classic!
Review: I love this movie! The darkened scenes, the innocent virgin and the hokey out-of-work vampire slayer make up a movie that will entertain through the decades to come. Chris Sarandon plays a devastatingly sexy yet non-compassionate vampire, determined to punish the naive next door neighbor, Bill Ragsdale, the hottie from Herman's Head, for spying on his nighttime habits. The 80s music and disco sequence, along with the antediluvian costumes, go a long way to making this movie enjoyable both for the thrill of the hunt and the inevitable reminiscence of the decade in which it was made. Although it conforms to a specific 80s pattern, it has held up through time. Enjoy!
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Summary: Good horror from a bad decade
Review: In the middle of a decade swarming with maniacs chopping their way through victims came this strong modern vampire tale. Teen-ager Charlie has seen a coffin being carried in next door and young women have been turnign up dead. When Charlie begins to believe his neighbor is the real thing, he calls in late night horror host Peter Vincent in the hopes of stopping the vampire. The story was well written, some of the old vampire cliches are there, but not in the same old way like the crucfix tht does not effect the vampire because Peter Vincent needed to believe for it to work. The visuals are great, there is gore, but fortunately it is not overdone. Roddy McDowell was a great choice as the vampire killer. The few scenes of him as a movie vampire slayer were a hoot. Chris Sarandon is a very suave vampire, certainly one of the best vampires in a modern setting. This is certainly one of the strongest horror films of the 1980's.
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