Fright Night, a vampire film from the 1980s that was directed by Tom Holland, has just landed on Netflix and fans are calling it one of their ‘all-time favorites’
A beloved vampire movie from the eighties has just dropped on Netflix and fans are describing it as one of their “all-time favorites”.
Fright Night (1985), directed by Tom Holland, is now available for streaming – introducing its unique mix of practical effects, gothic horror, and sardonic humor to a fresh generation of horror enthusiasts. The movie tells the story of teenage horror enthusiast Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale), who becomes convinced that his enigmatic new neighbor, Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon), is a vampire.
When no one – including the police – takes him seriously, Charley seeks assistance from washed-up TV horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall). What ensues is a thrilling showdown of blood, stakes, and special effects as the unlikely duo tries to defeat a centuries-old vampire hiding in plain sight.
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At its heart, Fright Night is an homage to the golden era of horror. Director Tom, making his directorial debut after penning the Psycho II screenplay, reportedly aimed to encapsulate both the frights and fun of the genre, reports the Express.
The film fuses 1980s suburban paranoia with gothic horror elements, but what made Fright Night stand out was its blend of comedy, thriller, and traditional horror. It was an unexpected box office hit at the time, raking in over $24 million on a modest budget. Since then, it has cemented its status as one of the quintessential vampire movies of the decade.
Fright Night, a beloved horror flick, boasts an impressive 83% Tomatometer score and a 76% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many viewers have hailed it as one of their favorite horror films. One fan gushed, “Fright Night proves itself as a great, spooky film thanks to its excellent special effects, suitably atmospheric score, cleverly handled premise, and a gleefully devious portrayal by Chris Sarandon.”
Another viewer raved, “One of my ALL-TIME favorites. The acting is phenomenal from all of the cast. Each actor plays their part perfectly to fit the script and the design of the movie itself. The soundtrack will take you right back to the 80s, even if you weren’t there.”
The film’s unique blend of horror and humor has also been praised, with one top-rated comment summarizing it as, “A high school monster kid and a local horror host team up to take on a 1,000-year-old bloodsucker… is there a cooler vampire flick out there?”
The cult classic inspired a 2011 remake featuring Colin Farrell and Anton Yelchin, and even a sequel. Fright Night (1985) is now available for streaming on Netflix.
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