Fright Night

Fright Night
by Tom Holland

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Actor: Amanda Bearse, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys, William Ragsdale
Director: Tom Holland
Brand: Sony
Cinematographer: Jan Kiesser
Writer: Tom Holland
Editor: Kent Beyda
Producer: Herb Jaffe
Producer: Jerry A. Baerwitz
DVD: 2 Sides, Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.35:1
Running Time: 106 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-09-07
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures

DVD Reviews of Fright Night

DVD Review: High Time Favorite!
Summary: 5 Stars

I am very satisfied with the DVD. This movie has always been one of my favorites.

DVD Review: 'Campy' Fright Night Fun To Watch
Summary: 5 Stars

This is simply a very entertaining horror flick with a good mixture of suspense, comedy and good special- effects. The kids - William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys - are all excellent but the two adults - Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowell - steal the show.

Sarandon is very cool as the vampire; cocky, arrogant and smooth. He is easily the best character in the movie. McDowell does a nice job as the reluctant vampire slayer.

The special-effects are good and the film is played strictly for fun, even with the suspenseful scenes. In fact, it reminds me of the word "camp" because it's so hokey in spots. Yet the film definitely has its scary moments.

Note: I watched this 3-4 times on the tape so I am familiar with most of the film and after seeing the DVD, I swear several short scenes are missing (such as Bearse's quick shower scene).

DVD Review: ok for it's time
Summary: 4 Stars

Have seen this movie before purchasing and always enjoyed it.The make-up and special effects were good for it's time.

DVD Review: Fright Night really Bites!!!
Summary: 1 Stars

When I've read and have heard all these positive reviews for this gigantic turkey I just can't believe my eyes or ears! I mean has anybody even read any of the comic books?! Well I have and FYI they were a lot more clever than this trash. I just don't see that this movie took any cues from the comic nor is it even as well written!! The cheesey attempts at humor were completely embarrassing as jokes/humor(if You call it that) felt like it was written by a 12 year old!! The comics that I read for Fright Night didn't meddle in worthless jokes and in general made them poignant. It wasn't just about dumb laughs for no real reason such as this turd of a movie possessed. I found William Ragsdale's performance as Charlie Brewster to be dorky! And needless to say he was alot better on Herman's Head. Chris Sarandon was not only very inconsistant in his laughable performance as vampire Jerry Dandridge but he was neither funny nor clever! To say nothing of that scene where one moment he's telling Charlie Brewster that he would give him a chance to forget all about him and what he knows then the next he's strangling him while trying to push him out the window. My gosh are they sure this is a comedy? 'Cause that was a crude moment. Anyway I liked Chris alot better in Child's Play a few years later. Amanda Bearse in a Pre-Married With Children role as Charlie's love interest was a forgivable enough performance despite her not giving it her all! Whoever that really annoying dork was that played Ed/Evil Ed he was just too unbearable and not very funny. The only thing he did that would even remotely pass as funny was his poor attempt to try and fly out a window appearing to fall. I'm sorry but there just isn't any excusing this bucket of vomit at all! Needless to say Roddy McDowell should just stick with Planet of the Apes! He just tried too hard in his half-a**ed performance as Peter Vincent. Anyhoo if you want to see a real vampire comedy I recommend you try Vampire in Brooklyn,Once Bitten, or even My Best Friend's a Vampire and stay away from this eye cancer on celluloid all together!

DVD Review: Lock your doors and windows tight!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

*********** Warning: Spoilers *******************

Fright Night is by far one of the best scary movies ever made. The characters, plot and imagery are very easy to follow, and the gore is not something out of the "Saw" movies. That said, this movie has some great humor in it as well.

First and foremost, the storyline is very original. We have an ordinary boy named Charlie who seems to lead a life that most of us know. High school. Girlfriend. Homework. Beat up car. But wait, what's this? A new neighbor has moved into the old house next door, and he is carrying a coffin into his basement???

The characters are so interesting to watch. I especially like the sophisticated and devilish nature of Jerry Dandridge, and I know how evil this dangerously deceptive person is. I see them all the time, especially in the democrat party. Our heroes are strong-willed and determined to save the day, and I really like the dynamic of Charlie and Peter working together to destroy the neighborhood vampire. Poor Amy is caught in the middle of good and evil, and Ed completely turns on his friends.

The humor is great, and I love the scene where Amy pushes a hamburger into Charlie's face for ignoring her. I am fairly certain that some men can relate to this type of treatment from their women. It was funny, and there are other moments of levity as well.

Yeah, it's got some violence in it. I mean, we are talking about a vampire that kills people, so of course the good guys have to kill him in order to save the innocent people.

All in all, it's a fun movie to watch, and it's not too scary.

Description of Fright Night

A teenage enlists the help of a tv horror movie host to subdue a suave vampire in this classic. Special features: full screen and widescreen versions dolby surround sound subtitles: english spanish french portugese chinese korean and thai and theatrical trailer. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Starring: Roddy Mcdowall Amanda Bearse Run time: 106 minutes Rating: R Director: Tom Holland

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