Fright Night
Remake of the 1985 comedy-horror classic about a teenager who suspects his neighbour is a vampire. Stars Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges). From the director of Lars and the Real Girl.
Charley (Yelchin), having ditched his nerdy pal Ed (Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Fogell from Superbad), has finally cracked the cool group at school and scored a hottie (Imogen Poots, 28 Weeks Later) in the process. But when people in the neighbourhood start dying, Charley listens to Ed's theory: a vampire is responsible, and the vampire is spooky neighbour Jerry (Farrell). Unable to convince others of the truth, Charley takes it on himself to protect his friends and mum (Toni Collette, Little Miss Sunshine), and kill Jerry.
- Director:
- Craig Gillespie (TV's 'United States of Tara', 'Mr. Woodcock', 'Lars and the Real Girl')
- Writer:
- Marti NoxonTom Holland
- Cast:
- Colin FarrellDavid TennantAnton YelchinChristopher Mintz-PlasseToni ColletteImogen PootsDave Franco
Reviews & comments
Was it meant to be scary? I thought it was hilarious!
Blah start, until we meet Jerry the un-neighbourly vampire. David Tennant is brilliant as the reluctant, Peter Vincent, Vampire Slayer. Charlie is just as cute here as the geeky "kid" as he was in Star Trek. Funny movie on the whole. I enjoyed it. It was a waste of time in 3D tho. Don't think the movie exploited it.
Frightfully good remake.
For those who even know of the original film you will be pleased to hear this is actually quite good fun. Sure, it doesn't have the great Roddy Mcdowall or Stephen Geoffreys' hilarious portrayal of the character Evil but what it does have is a strong cast of modern actors who are clearly enjoying themselves. Colin Farrell and David Tennant are particularly...
Not bad
David Tennant was brilliant in the role of Peter Vincent, the vampire killing/Las Vegas magician extraordinaire and he really "made the movie". Overall Fright Night was entertaining and fun, but had the unfortunate aspect of being a remake of a brilliant original which I couldn't help comparing it to and wasn't as good as.
Total Film
pressSlick popcorn horror, faithful to the fun and flair of the original. The 3D works, the cast appeals, the action’s fast (but not so frightening). A decent remake – it just needs more bite.
The New York Times
pressThe old "Fright Night" was both self-aware and effectively scary, and if this one seems to prefer gruesome digital effects to old-fashioned bump-in-the-night spookiness, it still succeeds in keeping the audience both tickled and anxious.
The Guardian
pressAn entertaining remake of the mid-80s vampire movie that, unlike the original, hasn't got one scary moment in it.
Roger Ebert
pressAs in the earlier film, this one dances always at the edge of comedy. It especially has fun with the Rules of Vampire Behavior.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA steady supply of spiky humor and a game cast keep this cooking most of the way, though the pacing could have been tighter and the film seems as if it's about to end two or three times before it actually does.
Empire Magazine
pressFunny and scary - and sometimes both at once - it lives up to the original, even if it fails to surpass it.
A.V. Club
pressThe film's greatest pleasures come from Noxon's script - which puts the sexual chaos created by Farrell's attractive bloodsucker front and center - and from the performances.
Total Film
pressSlick popcorn horror, faithful to the fun and flair of the original. The 3D works, the cast appeals, the action’s fast (but not so frightening). A decent remake – it just needs more bite.
The New York Times
pressThe old "Fright Night" was both self-aware and effectively scary, and if this one seems to prefer gruesome digital effects to old-fashioned bump-in-the-night spookiness, it still succeeds in keeping the audience both tickled and anxious.
The Guardian
pressAn entertaining remake of the mid-80s vampire movie that, unlike the original, hasn't got one scary moment in it.
Roger Ebert
pressAs in the earlier film, this one dances always at the edge of comedy. It especially has fun with the Rules of Vampire Behavior.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA steady supply of spiky humor and a game cast keep this cooking most of the way, though the pacing could have been tighter and the film seems as if it's about to end two or three times before it actually does.
Empire Magazine
pressFunny and scary - and sometimes both at once - it lives up to the original, even if it fails to surpass it.
A.V. Club
pressThe film's greatest pleasures come from Noxon's script - which puts the sexual chaos created by Farrell's attractive bloodsucker front and center - and from the performances.
Was it meant to be scary? I thought it was hilarious!
Blah start, until we meet Jerry the un-neighbourly vampire. David Tennant is brilliant as the reluctant, Peter Vincent, Vampire Slayer. Charlie is just as cute here as the geeky "kid" as he was in Star Trek. Funny movie on the whole. I enjoyed it. It was a waste of time in 3D tho. Don't think the movie exploited it.
Frightfully good remake.
For those who even know of the original film you will be pleased to hear this is actually quite good fun. Sure, it doesn't have the great Roddy Mcdowall or Stephen Geoffreys' hilarious portrayal of the character Evil but what it does have is a strong cast of modern actors who are clearly enjoying themselves. Colin Farrell and David Tennant are...
Not bad
David Tennant was brilliant in the role of Peter Vincent, the vampire killing/Las Vegas magician extraordinaire and he really "made the movie". Overall Fright Night was entertaining and fun, but had the unfortunate aspect of being a remake of a brilliant original which I couldn't help comparing it to and wasn't as good as.
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