A washedup actor who has just been fired from his job as the host of a late night horror show, vincent is not about to believe in the rantings of an impressionable teen. Sadly, the classic mustang was totaled 10 years later during an accident. These were followed by a spinoff comic book series, as well as an unofficial indian remake in 1989. The film follows young charley brewster, who discovers that his nextdoor neighbor jerry dandrige is a vampire. Then suddenly they clear, exposing a full moon streaked with red like a killers face, a stalking moon staring down at mans evil on the earth be. Fright night 1985 r 08021985 us horror 1h 47m user score.
Fright night manages to perfectly blend the campier elements of the story with the more adult. Taking over this autumn, prepare to be scared senseless at the uks premier halloween event as you ride europes most thrilling coasters in the dead of night before taking on our awardwinning live. Rent fright night 1985 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Fright night 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fright night is one of the more entertaining horror films from the 80s, but there was a different ending planned that would have changed a lot. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. When it comes to 1980s vampire movies, the lost boys may be the most famous, and near dark might be the best, but fright night is right up there on both counts.
The image measures 1777 2048 pixels and was added on 10 december fright night original 1985 he was so good looking. My favorite scene chris sarandon as jerry dandridge, my favorite vampire. They want to see some mad slasher running around and chopping off heads. The controversy is more interesting than the movie. Vampires, who are doomed to live forever, have outlived their fashion. Fright night star chris sarandon is the best 80s vampire. So when the bloodsucker starts stalking charley, he turns to hasbeen actor. Fright nights original ending was much different screen rant. Fright night original motion picture soundtrack 1985. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. But her father was the one who raised her, she was the one thing that keep him a life, when he lost everything.
Fright night is one of my favorite vampire movies, indeed a cultmovie in brazil. Fright night on dvd 043396056299 from sony pictures home entertainment. Fright night is a fast paced film, the movie sprints out of the gate and rarely lets up creating. Dandridge is no slouch and is more of a threat to them, then they are to him. I dont think its much of a secret that right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world, and im not sure how youre feeling, but this writer could use a little levity in her life right about. Fright night is a great horror because it takes a well worn formula and adds a twisted storyline. One ran from 1970 to 1981, and the other ran from 1973 to 1987. A washedup actor who has just been fired from his job as the host of a latenight horror show, vincent is not about to believe in the rantings of an impressionable teen. Adam and jamie see if certain sound frequencies can convince people of paranormal a.
The movie is about charlie and friends setting out to destroy the vampire. Fright night is a 1985 american horror film written and directed by tom holland in his. This is not a follow up to the remake but rather a remake of the original. Although their was a followup to this 1985mouldbreaker in 1988s fright night 2 and it does run a close second with a character that really does look like dandridges sister, this is still best. This is a cult classic for good reason and i only wish i could. Vamp richard wenk, 1986, near dark katheryn bigelow, 1987, bram stokers dracula coppola. Night bluray has been the most elusive bluray commodity in the past 10 years. Steve johnson in fright night 1985 amanda bearse and stephen geoffreys in fright night 1985 stephen geoffreys in fright night 1985 randall william.
Let me start by clarifying that this version of fright night 1985 bluray plays. The kids today, he complains, dont have the patience for vampires. Fright night is a 1985 american horror film written and directed by tom holland in his directorial debut, and produced by herb jaffe. Horror fan charley brewster is convinced his new nextdoor neighbor is a vampire. Before he became synonymous with prince humperdinck from the princess bride, chris sarandon scared the pants off of audiences as vampire jerry. Apr 20, 2017 a washedup actor who has just been fired from his job as the host of a late night horror show, vincent is not about to believe in the rantings of an impressionable teen. Fright night 2011, directed by craig gillepsie lars and the real girl begins with a night time murder of an unknown teenage boy and his family in their spacious suburban home. Fright night written by tom holland final draft sep 6th, 1984 1. Screen rant announces the inaugural episode of our official podcast. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works.
American horror story season 10 location hints to lady of the dunes connection. The fright night franchise has endured in a variety of incarnations. Rent fright night 1985 starring chris sarandon and william ragsdale on dvd and bluray. Fright nights original ending made peter vincent a vampire. Feeling like a time warp now, but oh so much fun and frights. This is a great film that brings back fond memories of being a kid in the eighties when i young enough for it to scare the hell out of me.
The only appreciation society devoted to the 1985 cult vampire film, fright night starring roddy mcdowall. Its more than a bit dated compared to more modern films and the colin farrell remake is a far more gritty and grim version, but back in 1985, it was a lighter, more casual time and. The original tentrack soundtrack album was released on lp and cassette in 1985 by. James probably knows this and chose not to acknowledge it, but it may surprise some of you to know that if you look up the filmography of stephen geoffreys, the guy that plays evil ed, youll find a shitload of gay porn right in there w fright night and. Fright night 1985 is to all hallows eve what a christmas story 1983 is. Its more than a bit dated compared to more modern films and the colin farrell remake is a far more gritty and grim version, but back in 1985, it was a lighter, more casual time and the original suited the audience of the day. I loved the original fright night and its follow up fright night 2. Based roughly 10 years after the 2011 fright night movie after finding, and moving in. Fright night was the name of two science fiction and horror film programs. More than 70 genre comedies and absurd cult classics to keep your spirits up. Oct 19, 2010 this is a great film that brings back fond memories of being a kid in the eighties when i young enough for it to scare the hell out of me. Fright night deftly combines thrills and humor in this ghostly tale about a man. I do not know how many times i have seen this film in my life, but yesterday i saw it on dvd for the first time and i was not disappointed, since the brazilian dvd offers two choices widescreen and fullscreen. Then suddenly they clear, exposing a full moon streaked with red like a killers face, a stalking moon staring down at mans evil on the.
Staring chris sarandon, amanda bearse, roddy mcdowall and william ragsdale. Search, discover and share your favorite fright night 1985 gifs. All in all, fright night was an enjoyable, chillfilled romp that did its job on the big screen. Fright night 1985 plays its heros inability to be seen as credible a bit too long, and largely for laughs. Morgan fairchild, chris sarandon, and tom holland in fright night 1985.
High school kid charlie brewsterwilliam ragsdale who oddly has his own car even with one parent. Fright night collection dvd, 2007 for sale online ebay. Nobody believes teenager charley brewster when he discovers that his suave new neighbor, jerry dandrige, is a vampire. Roll clouds obscure the starless heavens for a moment, heavy and ominous in the black firmament. The best line in fright night belongs to roddy mcdowall, who plays a brokendown old hambone actor who used to star in vampire movies. There are many other bluray versions, there is a german bluray version, i believe there is also a bluray australian version none of which were playable on american bluray players. Sep 10, 2018 10 things you never knew about fright night. Fright night bluray region 4k hd digital restoration. Charley foils his own 911 call by babbling on about vampires to the embarrassed. In 2020, brace yourself as fright nights returns for another terrifying season. It stars william ragsdale, chris sarandon, roddy mcdowall, amanda bearse, jonathan stark, dorothy fielding, stephen geoffreys, and art evans. Dec 23, 2017 fright night was released on august 2nd, 1985.
Viewing this for the first time in 20 years really put a smile on my face, now i know that for after having just watched a horror film that may not be the best guideline you will ever read, but the film has its tongue firmly in cheek and it doesnt come up short on the thrill factor. This is a christmas wish come true as fright night bluray has been the most elusive bluray commodity in the past 10 years. There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark. We talk about the classic 1985 vampire movie fright night fright night is owned by columbia pictures twitter. Roddy mcdowall as peter vincent in fright night 1985. A few nights later, vincent returns to his fright night tv series and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Fright night 1985 chris sarandon in fright night 1985 roddy mcdowall. I even loved me some colin farrell in the original remake.
Fright night is a 1988 comic book series published by now comics. The original film was released in 1985 and was followed by a direct sequel in 1988. Fright night is one of the more entertaining horror films from the 80s, but. A remake of tom hollands fright night, the films screenplay was adapted by marti noxon. Fright night is a 1985 american horror film written and directed by tom holland in his directorial debut and produced by herb jaffe. I cant think of a better setup to a story than having a teenage boy believe that his new neighbour is a bloodsucking vampire. Fright night bluray region 4k hd digital restoration special. The plot follows a teenaged boy who discovers that his neighbor is actually a vampire, which culminates in a battle between the two. Fright night 1985 fright night was released on august 2nd, 1985. The fright night film 1985 appreciation society home.
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