Fright Night (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.2

Fright Night poster

Released in 2011, Fright Night is a comedy and horror film directed by Craig Gillespie, running about 106 minutes. “You can't run from evil when it lives next door” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.

Who’s in it. Fright Night stars Anton Yelchin as Charley Brewster, Imogen Poots as Amy Petersen, Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandrige and Toni Collette as Jane Brewster, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Fright Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2011)?
In US, Fright Night is available to 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fright Night?
Fright Night stars Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Colin Farrell, Toni Collette and David Tennant.
When was Fright Night released?
Fright Night was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.