Fright Night
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Movie Reviews of Fright Night
Movie Review: Good film fun for vampire fanatics
Summary: 5 Stars
While the film is not particularly frightening, it is well done and should please most who enjoy a decent tale of the undead.The story centers around a high school student who discovers that a vampire and his personal aide have moved in the house next door. A series of murders leads the lad to initially investigate the goings-on himself, then later seek the assistance of his friends, then finally Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowel), fearless vampire killer -- hero and host of a local television show. One thing leads to another and eventually the vampire is killed -- the neighborhood saved. (ho-hum *yawn*)
The film is humorous at times but the effects are well done and the story is about as unique as can be accomplished with a vampire tale. The DVD is clean and clear. "Fright Night 2", an even better movie with the same general theme (our hero is now in college), has not yet made the DVD scene; but when it does you'll surely want to add it to your collection if you enjoy this one.
Light enjoyment. Not suitable for younger children. Some minor but tasteful nudity.
*Recommended* ~P~
Movie Review: The Best Horror Flick
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with everyone's assessment of Fright Night. It is,by far, the best vampire movie of all time....it's funny, yet serious and spooky. And isn't overly gory and it doesn't exaggerate on killings. It gives you just enough to satisfy your vampire tastes. And what makes it even more great is that it is a very open-ended movie, by that I mean that although we are shown that Jerry is a vampire, we see his fangs, we see him turn into a bat etc., it is not necessarily set in stone.....could it just be Charley's overactive imagination? And for that matter, Peter Vincent's imagination as well, as he has just ben fired from his long time job and perhaps needs something to make his dull life interesting? The plot is very unique,and it's up to the viewer to decide. And the dance club scene is the stuff of legend.....it simply rocks.Anyone who hasn't yet seen this movie has surely been deprived of top notch entertainment. So if u are tryng to decide whether or not to buy this movie, it's very simple: Buy it!! It should be part of everyone's video library!!Movie Review: Wickedly campy romp!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most memorable horror movies from the 80s, not because it was super scary or anything but because it was such a fun vampire flick. Charlie [William Ragsdale] is a horror buff who is convinced that his new next-door neighbor, Jerry Dandridge is a vampire. He tries to convince his girlfriend Amy [Amanda Bearse] and his best friend Evil to no avail. His last hope is Peter Vincent [Roddy McDowall] a TV actor who plays a vampire killer. The rest of the story deals with their efforts in tracking down and killing the vampire. The acting here is above average, and each character is memorable. William Ragsdale brings a certain earnestness to his role as Charlie, and Amanda Bearse plays the role of love interest to Charlie & Dandridge convincingly. However, the best role is the one of Jerry Dandridge, played most convincingly by Chris Sarandon. He is wickedly evil, with a wry sense of humor and dashing countenance.The storyline may have flaws in it, but this is just a fun vampire movie that should be enjoyed for what it is.Movie Review: Welcome to Fright Night!
Summary: 5 Stars
If it wasn't for my mother I would probably not have seen this classic vampire film until late in my teens. I remember sitting down with her at about the ripe age of six or so. I was extremely intrigued by every action in this film, and now at the age of 19, this film has become a truly wonderful film to watch. William Ragsdale plays the teenage detective obsessing over his next door neighbor, stating that he positively is a creature of the night. Charley Brewster (ragsdale) then goes to his tv hero, Peter Vincent ( Roddy McDowall) the great vampire killer. Peter rejects Charley's belief and later Charley is forced to go in alone. Another great aspect of this film is the sly, seductive vampire, played by Chris Sarandon. I believe he plays the perfect vamp in this tale. I honestly think that if you are in the mood to rent a hip, fun, scary, and classic vampire flick, then this is the movie. Tom Holland does an excellent job in creating the fear and clinging that an audience demands in horror films. "Oh, Brewster, You're so Cool"!Movie Review: Welcome to Fright Night...for real!
Summary: 5 Stars
It staggers me now that when I first saw this movie in the cinema upon initial release back in 1985 I was actually disappointed! I was 15 then and guess I expected gore and deaths every 5 minutes in place of say a plot, acting, character development, etc... Since then I have seen the film over 20 times, purchased the poster, soundtrack and the film both on VHS and DVD (not many extras on the DVD version, unfortunately) This film has great acting by all leads, but Stephen Geoffreys as "Evil Ed" steals the show - my favourite quote is when William Ragsdale and Amanda Bearse are resigned to defeat by vampires and "Evil Ed" remarks "Then we'd have vampires taking over the whole town (looks out window) - not that it'd be much of a loss..." Great score by Brad Fiedel ("The Terminator") and attention to detail - smash cut camerawork and great flying effects. This is an ideal horror movie to show anyone uninitiated in the genre - couple it with "The Lost Boys". The sequel is also worth watching (once).