Fright Night (1985)
There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.
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.
Read the Fright Night feature →- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $24.9M
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Top billed cast
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Chris SarandonJerry Dandrige
William RagsdaleCharley Brewster
Amanda BearseAmy Peterson
Roddy McDowallPeter Vincent
Stephen GeoffreysEvil Ed
Jonathan StarkBilly Cole
Dorothy FieldingJudy Brewster
Art EvansDetective LennoxNick SavageBouncer #1Heidi SorensonHooker
Bob CorffJonathanErnie HolmesBouncer #2Keywords
TransformationMother son relationshipSuper powerBlack humorParent child relationshipVampireWerewolfVirginNightclubUndeadVampire hunterBoyfriend girlfriend relationshipOld houseLifting person in airTv actorVampire hunter (slayer)
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · HorrorTheme affinityTransformation · Mother Son Relationship · Super PowerDialogue densityComedyDirector preference52949Actor preference52934 · 38359 · 170612Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Fright Night
What is Fright Night 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.
How long is Fright Night?
Fright Night has a runtime of 107 minutes.