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Summary: All-Time Thriller. Vampire movie in comic vein. A classic.
Review: All-time entertainment thriller. Now a classic. A vampire movie in the comic vein. Wonderfully written story and screenplay. Great cinematography in great detail. A lot of work went into making this film. Perfectly cast. William Ragsdale is perfect in the lead. Amanda Berse plays "Amy" who is also the perfect female lead. As you know Miss Bearse went on to co-star in the Fox tv series "Married With Children". In 1994, she officially came "out".Maybe that has changed. (I would like to see her as a side kick to James Bond. A "Bond Girl" they call it) Stephen Geoffreys adds his own style to this film and plays an important part as well. He plays "Evil". Incidentally, Mr. Geoffreys did another horror film, 976-EVIL (1989) and had the lead role. As much as Stephen Geoffreys would have liked to have done more mainstream motion pictures, he ended up doing more "adult" movies. he recently came "out" in a professional work sense. Chris Sarandon is so evil in this film as "Jerry Dandrige", The Vampire that I could not watch him in another film. I still can't. Good acting. Last but not least is Roddy McDowall, as brilliant an actor as he was, he played "Peter Vincinct", a man who is a tv host for broadcast horror movies and "Charlie" (William Ragsdale) hires him to rid of the vampire living next door to him. I'm glad Roddy McDowall agreed to do this film and the sequel. The late Roddy McDowall was also "out" in the business ( but it was a secret and thanks to his best friend Elizabeth Taylor). This film is made with class, style and great well-made special effects. Great soundtrack too. On the DVD, I am sorry to say there is no audio commentary, no special features or bonuses, no cast reunion. You do get the choice of Widescreen or Full Screen on either side of the disc. I recommend Full-Screen. The beginning of the film will be in Widescreen because of the titles and credits but will become Full-Screen, if you chose the Full-Screen side. I have read somewhere that their were alternative endings of this film. If so, this DVD does not show them here. Followed by Fright Night , Part 2.
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Summary: The BEST Vampire Film Of All Time
Review: Now this film is the best Vampire Film of all time. Take my word for it. This film is excellent. It's rich in the content of the actors, the script, the dialogue, the vampire effects. the special effects, Brad Fiedel's score, the music, the sets, the humour. This movie just doesn't get any better. This is the best movie of all time. Chris Sarandon was superb and super sexy as vampire Jerry Dandride. Wow and who could forget the nightclub scene with Jerry and Amy.Chris Sarandon is so HOT, words cannot describe, and for anyone that is hot for Chris as much as I, just check out his sex scene with Kim Delaney in 'The Temptress' and he'll blow your skirt up.
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Summary: Don't Pay Attention To The Review Below
Review: The review that says that both sides of the DVD contain wide screen versions is incorrect. The guy must have the settings on his DVD player forcing it into widescreen mode, because mine works perfectly on two different DVD players in my house.
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Summary: The best Vampire movie, hands down, EVER!
Review: Forget "Queen of the Damned", it was too corny. Don't even think about buying "Vampire's" either, it was a boring lackluster of a movie. If your looking for well done, spooky Vampire fun its gotta' be "Fright Night!" As an avid 80's horror fan this is yet another classic in my long list of great horror flicks. The movie is about this young teenager who thinks the person living next to him is a Vampire. One of the more spooky aspects of this movie is the music. Its just really creepy, haunting music. It really sets the tone for the rest of the movie. Also the special effects are classic 80's gems. People turing into Vampires, people blowing up into flames when sun light touches them, a woman with the BIGGEST mouth of teeth in horror movie history, the list goes on. If your interested in a good classic Vampire movie "Fright Night" is it! Also, there is a sequal that is just as good as the original. Its called "Fright Night 2", but I don't think they made it on DVD yet. I know this, when they do I'll be there to buy it!
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Summary: this is so much fun!
Review: i can even forgive the (nearly unforgivable) cheesy dance club seduction scene (bad!) Roddy Mcdowell is reason enough to see the film...his Peter Vincent, Fearless Vampire Killer is a wonderful character (not to mention a good name!) and you can really see McDowell revelling in the campy over-the-top antics and nature of his character. there are some good laughs, chills and a lot of action in the film.....good stuff!
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Summary: Fright Night DVD Mistake
Review: Just thought I would let those of you who are interested in buying this DVD know that it states that this DVD has both Widescreen 2.35:1 and Full Screen Presentations...NOT! Even though the discs say Widescreen on Side A and Fullscreen on Side B, BOTH sides are WIDESCREEN 2.35:1! The cover is also a lot darker than the one pictured. DVD has NO special features, and NO bonus material, other than the trailer of the movie.
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Summary: Fright Night, A Vampire masterpiece!
Review: Over John Carpenters' Vampires, and anne rices' Vampire films,
Fright Night is one of my favorite films of the vampire specimen. Tom Holland did a good job and Evil Ed was my favorite
character. He was funny and evil! espicially when he turned into
a vampire! Charlie was alright too, he just never stopped being
worried! All he says "my next door neighbor is a vampire!" And
thank God the retired vampire killer was willing to help! I'm
telling you if you liked Freddy Krugar and Scream. You'll love
Fright Night!
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Summary: Are you kidding?!
Review: Okay, this is just ridiculous. Am I supposed to believe that Roddy McDowall is a vampire killer?! I give him all the credit in the world, he was probably one of the most underrated actors of the last 30 years, but he needs to be cast properly, not as a vampire killer. The plot is weak, acting is poor, and it doesn't even qualify to have the word "Fright" in the title. This movie is so weak and tame.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: I have a list for almost everything. Honestly. And one of those lists is entitled "My Favorite 80s Horror." Fright Night holds its own spot in the top ten. Because of its wit, scares, and the little notice of slapstick humour towards old Drac flicks. William Ragsdale stars as Charley Brewster, a normal guy who spends some spare time trying to get his girlfriend Amy (Amanda Bearse) to put out. Unbeknownst to Charlie, his new next door neighbor is a vampire (Chris Sarandon). As the vampire - Jerry - closes in on his mom, Charley realizes he must stop the vampire at once. But that's not so easy. With the help of Amy, his friend Ed (hilarious Stephen Geoffreys), and creature feature host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell), he begins his attempt to rid of the creature of the night. Throughout the movies are great horror moments tied in with simple humour. Mostly the dorkyness of being a teenager, and trying to unveil a "supposed" vampire. Tom Holland's direction is pretty on, especially the whole alley scene and the showdown between Evil Ed and Peter Vincent. All of the actors put on believable performances. Stephen Geoffreys left behind a classic character in the horror genre. If a craving for good old 80s mainstream horror ever hits your system, be sure to pick up or buy (Although a sadly bare bones dvd, plus the trailer) Fright Night. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Summary: Still One of the Best Vampire Comedys
Review: William Ragsdale, Roddy McDowall and Chris Sarandon starred in this hilarious film about the film star "Peter Vincent, The Great Vampire Killer" (McDowall) and his young fan Charlie (Ragsdale) and their fight to save Charlie's girlfriend from a real life vampire, Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon). Peter Vincent is supposed to be the hero of countless "Hammer Film" type movies and the host of the evening television show, "Fright Night". When Charlie goes to Peter to tell him the man who has moved in next door is a vampire, Peter naturally doesn't believe him. Charlie persists and Peter finally goes to the vampire's home with Charlie and his friends to prove to Charlie that Jerry Dandridge is not a vampire. While there, Peter accidentally learns that Jerry is the real thing. Although he is terrified, Peter ultimately comes through for Charlie and saves the day. A good comedy with some great special effects . . . it's a keeper.
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