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Fright Night2011

Name: Fright Night
Genre: Vampire, Comedy Horror, Supernatural
Released: 2011-08-18
Rating: 6.5

“You can't run from evil when it lives next door.”

Directed by Craig Gillespie

6.5

Crypt Score

Blended from 4 sources

IMDb 6.4Rotten Tomatoes 72%Metacritic 64TMDB 6.2

✍ Review

On the charts

#5·Top Horror Movies of 2011

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Year

2011

Runtime

106 min

Box Office

Budget

$30,000,000

Revenue (worldwide)

$41,002,607

Domestic

$18,302,607

🏆 2 wins & 8 nominations total

The premise

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.

Horror Vault's take

When a suspiciously charming new neighbor moves in next door, high-schooler Charley Brewster becomes convinced the man is a vampire — and that his suburban street is far more dangerous than anyone will believe. With friends and family dismissing his fears, Charley's only hope may lie with a flamboyant Las Vegas showman who trades in vampire mythology for entertainment. This slick remake balances genuine menace with sharp comedic energy, anchored by a charismatic Colin Farrell and a game ensemble cast. It's a crowd-pleasing blend of creature-feature thrills and self-aware humor that never loses its bite.

Content: Violence, Jump Scares, Some Gore