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Summary: Guilty Pleasure
Review: This little flick has been one of my guilty pleasures ever since childhood. It is not the greatest movie ever made, but it does deliver on its promise to scare, titillate, and tickle. Add this 80's classic to the list of really fun B-movies: Flash Gordon, Lost Boys, Buckaroo Bonzai, Vamp, Easy Money, American Werewolf in London, Motel Hell . . . ah, those were the days. Rather than repeat what many viewers have already said, I'll just give you my favorite scene: Evil Ed, Pencil in the Head.
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Summary: Fright Night Rules!!!
Review: Fright Night was one of my favorite movies growing up as a kid. I think it's one of the best vampire movies ever made. My favorite scene is where Amy is seduced in the club by Jerry Dandrige. Can anyone tell me the name of the song playing and who sings out??
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Summary: Nice little vampire picture
Review: I imagine that most horror fans in the 20-30 range remember this picture fondly. I know I was addicted to it and the following sequel, watching both over and over for what seemed to be several years. It isn't quite the masterpiece I thought it was back in '85, but it hasn't aged too poorly, overall.
The main problem with FRIGHT NIGHT is the pacing. At just over 105 minutes, it's longer than most horror films, but the "REAR WINDOW" elements of the first half of the film could have been much more developed. Instead, the plot speeds along straight to the climax with no real fun in between. The cast is uneven as well. While William Ragsdale is fine and Stephen Geoffreys steals the show, Amanda Bearse is downright terrible. It's nearly impossible to believe that Brewster and Dandridge are both fighting for her. Aren't there any other women in town? She's almost bearable after she's bitten in the neck, but she's a dud before she joins the undead. Roddy McDowall adds a great element of fun and, along with the fake film clips he introduces, brings a real sense of nostalgia for the classic Hammer horror pictures. It's a shame that this mood is also ruined by the strong 80s flavor of the first half of the film.
Once the fun gets started, though, about 80 minutes into the film, it never lets up. The makeup and effects are still fantastic and the encounters with Dandridge and his cadre leave even the most seasoned FRIGHT NIGHT veterans on the edge of their seats. The entire transformation of Evil Ed is simply marvelous and his final scene with Roddy McDowall successfully merges real tragedy and terror in a way rarely seen in mainstream horror movies. By the time the film has ended, you've either forgotten or forgiven most of FRIGHT NIGHT's negative qualities.
All in all, a strong recommendation for any fan of 80s horror and vampire films. At this bargain price, it's a keeper.
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Summary: A movie well worth the buy
Review: If you're in the mood for a vampire movie, this is definitely the one to take a look at. The story is based on a teenage boy (played by "Herman's Head's" William Ragsdale) who suddenly finds that his favorite show is basically being played out in real life... A big fan of Peter Vincent's "Fright Night" ~ a show much like Elvira's at that time~ Charlie soon discovers that his neighbor is more than what he actually seems to be. He raves and rants that the man is a vampire hoping desperately that it'll actually reach the ears of his friends and that soon they will believe him... But will their belief in this nightmare-into-reality scenario come to late?
This movie has an excellent soundtrack. Seriously a must have!
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Summary: Awesome
Review: Like many of the other reviewers I loved this movie when I was a kid I had my own copy and just watched it to death. It is about a vampire who moves in next door to Charlie a local teen who loves horror movies. He witnesse a vampire murder and then the mayhem begins. My favorite scenes are the pencil through the hand scene and the final showdown where Peter Vincent finally has faith. Go see this movie.
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Summary: Frightenly Fun
Review: I actually have never seen Fright Night until recently on American Movie Classics and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Although Roddy McDowell looks pretty silly with his hair and eyebrews being covered in white powder he still brings a lot of charm and humor to the film. He has a lot of fun scenes as a Horror film star/vampire slayer. Chris Sarandon (Child's Play) is very good as well as the head vampire. If you liked other modern vampire flicks like The Lost Boys and From Dusk Till Dawn check out Fright Night. It is funny, sexxy and even sometimes pretty damn scary.
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Summary: Screamingly funny movie
Review: "Fright Night" is a seamless comedy/horror movie that is entertaining, even if you turn it on after the first half hour. A kid realizes his new womanizer neighbor (Chris Sarandon) and his brother are vampires. He tries to get his friend, girlfriend (Amanda Bearse) and an old horror actor (Roddy McDowall) to kill them, resulting in funny and scary results.The movie seems PG-13 rated at first, but the gore and extreme violence gives its R rating, not for wee children to see. The movie is HIGHLY entertaining, erotic, scary and pretty ... funny. A movie that is DEFINITELY worth spending two hours to watch. Rated R for nudity, profanity, and gore.
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Summary: One of THE best vampire movies ever made!
Review: Writer/Director Tom Holland has yet to top himself with this horror masterpiece he created! The film is all around fantastic. The DVD could use some more extras though. Nonetheless, grab this DVD, especially since the price drop!
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Summary: A modern-day vampire classic! Not to be missed!
Review: "Fright Night" is exactly that--a night full of the very best frights! Directed and written by horrormeister Tom Holland, "Fright Night" tells the very stylish tale of Charlie Brewster and his next-door neighbor. What's the significance of that coffin in the basement? Why are there gorgeous females entering the house and then exiting...in a body bag? Charlie wants to find out! So, he solicits the help of "vampire hunter," Peter Vincent, played to the hilt by the late/great Roddy McDowall. Holland keeps the action moving at a frantic, fun pace--and this is easily the best mix of laughs and horror ever put on celluloid. Forget "Scary Movie" and "Scary Movie II," ad nauseum. This is the real deal! And the DVD is flawless, a beautiful print! Ya know? I think I want to watch it, again!
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Summary: Fright Night
Review: The best vampire movie. William Ragsdale plays the teenager who sees strange things go on at his newly arrived neighbor's house. He eventually enlists the help of Roddy McDowall who plays the fearless vampire killer. A memorable performance by Stephen Geofreys as William Ragsdale's strange friend. Also Amanda Bearse plays Willaim Ragsdale's love interest, Chris Sarandon plays the newly arrived neighbor/vampire, and Jonathan Stark as Chris Sarandon's watcher/aide.
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