Fright Night (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Fright Night is a comedy and horror film directed by Tom Holland, running about 107 minutes. “There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fright Night stars Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige, William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster, Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson and Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fright Night has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fright Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fright Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fright Night (1985)?
- In US, Fright Night is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fright Night worth watching?
- Fright Night holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fright Night?
- Fright Night stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall and Stephen Geoffreys.
- When was Fright Night released?
- Fright Night was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.