Fright Night (1985)

08/02/1985 (US) • 1h 47m

Comedy, Horror

There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.

Overview

Charley Brewster, a high school student, accidentally discovers the true and creepy nature of Jerry Dandrige, his dashing and enigmatic new neighbor; but no one seems willing to believe him.

Top Billed Cast

Chris Sarandon

Jerry Dandrige

William Ragsdale

Charley Brewster

Amanda Bearse

Amy Peterson

Roddy McDowall

Peter Vincent

Jonathan Stark

Billy Cole

Dorothy Fielding

Judy Brewster

Art Evans

Detective Lennox


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Part of the Fright Night Collection

Includes Fright Night, Fright Night Part 2

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$9,000,000.00

Revenue

$24,922,237.00

Keywords

vampire

black humor

vampire hunter (slayer)

old house

boyfriend girlfriend relationship

mother son relationship

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