Fright Night(1985)
“There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.”
Overview
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.
Director
Tom Holland
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Chris Sarandon
as Jerry Dandrige
William Ragsdale
as Charley Brewster
Amanda Bearse
as Amy Peterson
Roddy McDowall
as Peter Vincent
Stephen Geoffreys
as Evil Ed
Jonathan Stark
as Billy Cole
Dorothy Fielding
as Judy Brewster
Art Evans
as Detective Lennox
Stewart Stern
as Cook
Nick Savage
as Bouncer #1
Ernie Holmes
as Bouncer #2
Heidi Sorenson
as Hooker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Delphi IV Productions • Vistar Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fright Night?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fright Night (1985).
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.
Who directed Fright Night?▼
Fright Night was directed by Tom Holland and released in 1985. It is a comedy, horror film.
How long is Fright Night?▼
Fright Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Fright Night?▼
The cast of Fright Night includes Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige, William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster, Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson, Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent, Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed and more.
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