Fright Night

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Fright Night

R

2011

1h 46m

Horror

Comedy

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Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high-school senior who's in with the "in" crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most sought-after gal on campus. But trouble enters his world in the form of Jerry Dandridge (Colin Farrell), a charismatic new neighbor. After witnessing some unusual activity next door, Charley concludes that Jerry is a vampire. Of course, no one believes him. After seeking advice from illusionist Peter Vincent (David Tennant), Charley sets out to destroy Jerry himself.

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Critics Consensus

It may not have been necessary to remake the 1985 cult classic, but the new Fright Night benefits from terrific performances by Colin Farrell and David Tennant -- and it's smart, funny, and stylishly gory to boot.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 31, 2018

If Fright Night is meant to be a send-up of the genre it takes itself too seriously - I can't remember a single decent joke, now I think about it - and if it isn't a send-up then it doesn't take itself seriously enough.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Jan 27, 2012

3/4

The fun of this new Fright Night is in the nuances, the quirky character bits and the sly bits of intelligence that sparkle along the way.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Sep 16, 2011

3.5/5

Fright Night 3D qualifies as a successful entry in a tricky genre - blending flip humour and emotional intensity in a way that feels true after its fashion to the facts of teenage life.

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Emilie Black

JoBlo's Movie Network

Sep 21, 2023

3/5

...it’s not horrible, and it’s not great; if we rated it like my high school rated my work, it would get a passing grade, so 6 out of 10 seems fair here.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 9, 2023

3/4

A successful horror comedy knows when to scare you and when to ease your fears with humor, and Gillespie effectively blends shocks and laughs.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 20, 2022

2.5/5

“Fright Night” just isn’t scary at all. There are a couple of loud jump scares, but in terms of actual creepiness, nope.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 5, 2026

Not near as good as the original Fright Night!

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B P

@Bradster69 Aug 31, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Jul 22, 2026

Fright Night (2011) It's a super fun movie that you can watch any day of the week to relax. It has a good cast that manages to deliver great charisma on screen.

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Lorde M.

@Lord_Fears Mar 14, 2026

Solid remake and almost as much fun as the original 🍷

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Micah K.

@Nemesis-X Feb 7, 2026

In my opinion, this is one of the RARE few remakes that is actually good. Does it surpass the original? NO! Is it a bad film? No! If you liked the 80s classic version I recommend you take a pause and give this movie a try. The casting for this movie was awesome, including a wonderful performance from the late Anton Yelchin. RIP.

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AJ M

@angelomarc0912 Jan 24, 2026

I know it can be corny and silly at some moments but this is a very entertaining remake even though I think the original is better.

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Synopsis

Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high-school senior who's in with the "in" crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most sought-after gal on campus. But trouble enters his world in the form of Jerry Dandridge (Colin Farrell), a charismatic new neighbor. After witnessing some unusual activity next door, Charley concludes that Jerry is a vampire. Of course, no one believes him. After seeking advice from illusionist Peter Vincent (David Tennant), Charley sets out to destroy Jerry himself.

Director: Craig Gillespie
Producer: Michael De Luca, Alison R. Rosenzweig
Screenwriter: Marti Noxon
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: Michael De Luca, Gaeta/Rosenzweig
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Horror Violence|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.3M
Runtime: 1h 46m

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