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Fright Night (1985)

Chris Sarandon , William Ragsdale , Tom Holland  |  R |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys
  • Directors: Tom Holland
  • Writers: Tom Holland
  • Producers: Herb Jaffe, Jerry A. Baerwitz
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Dubbed: French, Portuguese
  • Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: September 7, 1999
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0767817664
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,857 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Meet Jerry Dandridge. He's sweet, sexy, and he likes to sleep in late. You might think he's the perfect neighbor. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there's just one thing you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red and straight from the jugular! It's Fright Night, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry's deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry's bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can't get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the "Great Vampire Killer" of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his sweetheart Amy (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker's toothy embrace? If you love being scared, Fright Night...will give you the nightmare of your life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Welcome to Fright Night, for real." May 11, 2005
Format:DVD
It's safe to say that Charley Brewster has a short attention span. In fact, that's probably an understatement. But, when Charley oversees his new neighbor committing murder through his bedroom window, he finally gets some focus in his life. Much to the dismay of his family and friends, however, his new focus is on vampires. After a violent confrontation with Jerry, the creature next door, Charley is desperate to destroy the monster, and he attempts to enlist the aid of local "Fright Night" horror host Peter Vincent, the fearless vampire killer, to do it. Unbelieving Peter is reluctant, but Charley's girlfriend Amy and creepy-geek friend, Evil Ed, convince him with a bit of financial persuading. Their intention is to prove to Charley that Jerry Dandrige is not a vampire at all, but they are in for the scare of their lives, and it's anybody's guess who will survive the real "Fright Night!"

"Fright Night" is an 80s vampire flick for the classic horror fanatic! Paying homage to such staples as Dark Shadows and the Hammer Dracula franchise, this surprising little horror film supplies vampire lore and cliches aplenty, put together so skillfully that the result is this horror fan's favorite vampire indulgence. Of course, this favoritism is in no small part due to spectacular effects and performances! The cast seems tailor made for their roles as they play them, even if some choices seem a bit odd superficially. Hard to imagine this vampire pining away over the centuries for Married With Children's Marcy D'Arcy, but Amanda Bearse plays the role of the teenage object of Chris Sarandon's desires to perfection. Chris, himself, is powerfully convincing and menacing as the hip, 80's vampire. Extremely well adjusted to the times, too. His slave-boy zombie, Billy Cole, is played by an excellently creepy Jonathan Stark, but he's out-creeped by the always somewhat disturbing Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed. Of course, William Ragsdale IS Charlie Brewster, and his portrayal is what propels the film. The icing on THIS cake, however, aside from the teenage victim in the window that I've had a crush on all my life, played by someone named Irina Irvine, is the brilliant performance of one of my all-time faves, Roddy "Bullwhip" McDowall, as Peter Vincent, vampire killer! The late, great Roddy McDowall is definitely the yeast that raises this film from vampire movie mediocrity. Despite the nearly bare bones disc, featuring only a trailer and double-sided widescreen/fullscreen selection, this DVD is a must own for vampire, horror, and McDowall fans alike. Be prepared for some cheezy 80's music and a great time that you'll want to experience again and again! Also, be sure to check out "Fright Night 2," one of the best sequels ever made!
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Horror Classic October 18, 2006
Format:DVD
"Fright Night" stands the test of time as an entertaining and often surprisingly disturbing scare-fest from the mid 80s. A teenaged boy discovers to his horror that a vampire master has moved in next door, with his creepy half-human sidekick. Can the teen convince his friends the threat is real, and recruit famed movie "vampire killer" Peter Vincent to help dispatch the demonic creature? You'll have fun finding out. Highly recommended for Halloween party viewing - I watch it each year with a group of friends, and we have a blast every time. Well worth the modest purchase price. Five stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly impressive, entertaining vampire flick October 19, 2004
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At first glance, Fright Night looks like another cheesy vampire film: a young man figures out that a vampire has moved next door, no one believes him, the vampire comes after him, his only hope is an old horror actor, etc. It's pretty predictable, right down to the whole thing about the boy's girlfriend bearing a striking resemblance to one of the vampire's old flames. So yes, in its own way, Fright Night is cheesy. At the same time, though, it is oh so much more than you would expect - an entertaining, somewhat creepy vampire film that features some great acting and some really impressive special effects. You expect to see really bad, noticeably cheap special effects in a film like this, but Fright Night hits a home run in this department.

William Ragsdale plays Charley Brewster, a typical horror-loving kid who just so happens to find out that his new neighbor is a vampire - naturally, no one believes him, including his friend Evil Ed (Stephen Geoffreys in a truly annoying performance) and his girlfriend Amy (Amanda Bearse, who went on to play Marcie on Married With Children). For some reason, Charley decides to be open about his suspicions, thus letting the vampire know that he knows his little secret - not a smart move, as Charley soon learns courtesy of a little visit from the new guy in town. This vampire, I must say, looks nothing like your typical Count Dracula; he actually looks like a reject from Dance Fever, making it a little hard for me to take him seriously (although the threat of "Deney Terrio" busting out some disco moves in the film's one night club scene certainly had me feeling uneasy). In desperation, Charley goes to the only man he thinks can help him - Peter Vincent, Vampire Killer (Roddy McDowall). Vincent killed many a vampire - in the movies - and he is now the local host of Fright Night, a late-night horror show. As you might expect, Vincent doesn't really believe in vampires and, once he sees that Charley is telling him the truth, he isn't too anxious to fight them, either. McDowall is really great in this movie; he is the lynchpin upon which most of the movie's success depends.

I can't say enough about the special effects, especially those in the film's climactic moments. As a horror fan, I really appreciate the filmmakers spending the time and money to give me such an impressive show. The plot features a number of clichés as well as a couple of "oldest tricks in the book," but the inspired performance of Roddy McDowell combined with the fantastic special effects leads me to bump my rating up from four to five stars. This probably won't be the best vampire film you've ever seen, but I am sure that fans of the genre will not fail to get quick a kick out of Fright Night.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The King of all Vampire Movies
Fright Night(1985)is an incredibly entertaining and great horror film and tribute and homage to Dracula and the best vampire movie ever made,a vampire is a spirit of death and a... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Jacob Cherian
3.0 out of 5 stars Coded
Would of received better rating if made for American viewing or at least informed that coded and have to changecode to view, but can only do this a few times then not able to undo... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Patricia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars A campy classic that hits all of its marks....
This is quite the memorable 80's vampire flick that holds up quite well to this day. Sure, the graphics can get a little dodgy but the performances and perfect casting make it... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mr. Mike
4.0 out of 5 stars Fright Night is 80's Fun..but $349.00+ for the Blu Ray? Ha!
I was 15 when this came out and it was during that time when slashers were no longer in vogue and Hollywood started doing these inane and insulting horror-comedy hybrids.. Read more
Published 26 days ago by J. Reagan
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite vampire movie EVER!!!
I still remember the very day I went BY MYSELF to the movie theater to watch it!!! It blew my mind, great story, great direction, great cast, and excellent special effects... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marchello
5.0 out of 5 stars Fright Night w/Chris Sarandon
This was a gift. Person said it was terrific, just what he wanted. Has both older and newer versions and had to have both. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cecy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fright Night DVD
Fright Night is a great classic movie from the 80's.I love this movie and I like this one better then that new one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BIGRICH
5.0 out of 5 stars DISGUSTING! ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!
It really disgusts me that sellers would inflate the price of this Blu-ray disc. Sure only 2000 copies were sold. Sure the movie is a classic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Classic Film Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
It's so good to have this classic piece of horror history on DVD. The picture is clearer and the sound fantastic. Same cheesy story as ever =)
Published 1 month ago by Ashley Bowmaster
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
this is a classic, this is a classic, this is a classic! if you've never seen this movie please look at before you see the remake!!!!!!
Published 1 month ago by A. HOLT
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Fright Night soundtrack
I'm looking for the song that was played in the scene where Jerry bites Amy....remember? What's the name of that song? Please help! I love that song and have been trying to find it for years. Thanks.
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Fright Night Blu-ray
Would love to plunk some money down for a good Fright Night blu-ray. Hell give us Fright Night 2 on blu-ray while you're at it.
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