Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant(2009)
“Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.”
Overview
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
Director
Paul Weitz
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$28M
Cast
Chris Massoglia
as Darren Shan
John C. Reilly
as Larten Crepsley
Josh Hutcherson
as Steve
Patrick Fugit
as Evra the Snake Boy
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Madame Truska
Jessica Carlson
as Rebecca
Michael Cerveris
as Mr. Tiny
Ray Stevenson
as Murlaugh
Morgan Saylor
as Annie
Don McManus
as Mr. Shan
Ken Watanabe
as Mr. Tall
Orlando Jones
as Alexander Ribs
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Relativity Media • Depth of Field
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?▼
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What is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant about?▼
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
Who directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?▼
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant was directed by Paul Weitz and released in 2009. It is a adventure, fantasy, action, thriller film.
How long is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?▼
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?▼
The cast of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant includes Chris Massoglia as Darren Shan, John C. Reilly as Larten Crepsley, Josh Hutcherson as Steve, Patrick Fugit as Evra the Snake Boy, Salma Hayek Pinault as Madame Truska and more.
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