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Fright Night
A (INDIA)
2011
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Fright Night
Positive Reviews
111
Negative reviews
32
Average Rating
3.1
/5
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2.0
But the films greatest pleasures come from Noxons scriptwhich puts the sexual chaos created by Farrells attractive bloodsucker front and centerand fro ..
Av Club
0.5
Peter Vincent knows that Amy is on her way to vampdom when Charley doesnt have enough time to tell him and right away hes giving advice on how to kill ..
Den Of Geek
1.5
But at the same time, theres little creativity in Gillespies direction, and the requisite humour it shares with the original isnt backed up by any sen ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
Parents need to know that this Colin Farrell vampire movie a remake of the same named 1985 cult classic blends comedy and horror.
Common Sense Media
2.5
Fans of the genre may enjoy this light horror fare, but it certainly wont impress.
We Got This Covered
2.0
But this is a boring revamp, with dull 3D effects, insipid teenage protagonists and only sporadically scary outbursts of neck biting, crucifix wieldin ..
Time Out
3.1
Of course, it also exists to showcase the sad state of our generations hero worship and modern Hollywoods cowardly capitulation to political correctne ..
3.8
It improves on the premise it has been handed, producing a modernized version of a decades old story thats superior to its predecessor in virtually ev ..
1.5
Peter doesnt necessarily need a personal motivation to assist Charley, but to awkwardly cram it into the script with absolutely no payoff is beyond st ..
Screen Daily
2.5
A steady supply of spiky humor and a game cast keep director Craig Gillespies film cooking most of the way, says THR film critic Todd McCarthy.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Fans of the irritatingly limp and relatively toothless Twilight series may actually find their tormented inner selves fondled to exquisite, precoital ..
3.8
It has decent CGI (including quite possibly most of the subdivision).
Rogerebert
3.8
It really comes into its own thanks to a great ensemble, an underlying theme about growing pains that should embolden the hypnotized Twilight fans and ..
E Film Critic
3.0
Fright Night will not survive parking lot logic, wherein on the way to the car you begin to trip over the plot holes.
E Film Critic
4.0
Fright Night is a refreshing surprise and the rare genre remake that is just as good, if not better, than the original.
E Film Critic
4.0
The jousting between this pair and Jerry isnt quite as imaginatively handled as it might be, but thats to be expected in a genre where set up and anti ..
Telegraph
3.8
Fright Night isnt quite a classic vampire movie, but its refreshingly straightforward and self deprecating.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
The fun of Fright Night takes a little too long to get going, and its really a shame about the bad misuse of 3D, but Gillespie and Noxon are clever en ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Despite some nice camerawork and cool 3D effects, the whole attitude is pretty low key.
Ny Daily News
4.0
Even in good old 2D, FRIGHT NIGHT is totally worth checking out, and a surprising tasty late summer treat.
JoBlo
3.1
Mostly, it feels inessential, but theres the occasional pleasant surprise.
The Globe And Mail
2.0
It leads to the most fantastic bit of product placement Ive ever seen in a movie.
Philly
3.1
Well, there is a repercussion, but its not a moral one so much as it is supernatural: Ed (Mintz Plasse) gets gnawed on by a vampire and, consequently, ..
Philly
2.0
A top notch mixture of horror and dark comedy...a slam bang popcorn movie that really delivers the goods, if you dont mind the popcorn sprinkled with ..
One Guys Opinion
3.8
Yeah, the screen hurls blood, guts, shattered glass, arrows and crucifixes right in our face.It is a 3D HORROR movie after all.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Aside from some cosmetic changes, little of what this Fright Night offers elevates it above the classification of unnecessary.
ReelViews
3.0
Senior Charley Brewster finally has it all hes running with the popular crowd and dating the hottest girl in high school.
Blu Ray
3.0
In the cult favorite Fright Night (1985), a fatherless schoolboy begins to suspect that the suave new neighbor (Chris Sarandon) flirting with his mom ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
Fright Night is clever genre filmmaking that better fulfills the concept of its predecessor.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Its a creative updating and a damn fine entry into the vampire genre in its own right.
3.8
And the 3 D which has proven itself most effective in horror makes the bone breaks and arterial geysers all the more graphic.Still, Fright is clearly ..
Usa Today
1.9
The end result is a decent biopic that could and should have been better, with Robbies transformative performance trapped within the confines of an ov ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
It might be a response to a craze, but it gnaws out its own niche within the catacombs of B moviedom.
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
The movie seems to be simply a make work project for makeup and special effects artists with time on their hands and too few job offers.
News Review
3.0
Like the fondly imagined original, the gags are funny without taking the edge off the scary moments.
Radio Times
3.5
The new Fright Night lacks charm and depth. Its strictly for subscribers of Fangoria magazine in that it commits to its R rating and gives gore hounds ..
Screen It
3.0
Remade from a 1985 horror film classic can there be such a thing this is a pretty droll and well made entertainment.
Independent
3.1
Menace and mirth can cancel each other out.But the combo clicked in 1985s Fright Night (banish the 1988 sequel), and it clicks again in this frisky 3D ..
Rolling Stone
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
3.0
In fact, the new Fright Night is actually an improvement in many ways its good enough, and entertaining enough, and scary enough.
The Wrap
3.0
Indeed, one visual gag in particular would have been a hundred times better with Brand in the role.The only real problem with Fright Night, as the 15 ..
View London
1.9
Instead, feeble comic one liners and slow pacing combine for a routine fangfest in this remake of the 1985 film.
New York Post
3.5
Turning Roddy McDowalls Peter Vincent, a campy late night horror host, into a Criss Angel like magician whos made a fortune tarting up old tricks with ..
Film Journal International ..
3.5
This weeks new movie releases Vampire hunks Vampire movies Its a somewhat goofy movie that also manages some real scares.Best of all, it makes excelle ..
Az Central
4.0
Does this need to be in 3D Of course not. And neither did it really need to be remade. But it has and its fun. Fang tastic fun, in fact.
Smh
3.5
A good horror movie in its own right, with a clever mix of scares and laughs.
Mountain X
4.4
Energetic, suspenseful and delightfully original despite its familiar context, it grabs vampire cliches by the neck and shakes them to life.
Star Tribune
4.5
his delightfully perverse little movie makes me more nostalgic for and the feeling those movies gave me than the self consciously retro Super 8 does.. ..
3.0
This 3 D remake transposes Tom Hollands innovative, mildly amusing horror film of 1985 from suburban Los Angeles to Las Vegas where the citys overwhel ..
Guardian
3.0
Its smart and funny, but (unlike the original) instantly forgettable, and, crucially, not remotely frightening even with blood and intestines spatteri ..
Guardian
3.8
When Fright Night dives headfirst into its often schlocky CGI mayhem, it loses much of its charm, which is predicated largely on a careful balance bet ..
Q Network
3.0
But it is entertaining, thanks to superior CGI effects and, most of all, Farrells knowing and understated performance.
Daily Mail
1.5
Like most modern remakes of classic horror films, this completely misses the point of the original film.
Cinema Crazed
3.0
A bit of CG gimmickry amuses but ultimately doesnt add much though the pace is exhilarating and the denouement pleasantly gory.
Empire
3.0
If only that tone were maintained throughout, the film would have a certain chutzpah, but it tends to labour its scenes and stretches the story to two ..
3.0
Screenwriter Marti Noxon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) balances the comedy and horror elements by integrating both into a contemporary, coming of age con ..
Susang Ranger
3.0
The storyline is reminiscent of Disturbia in which Shia LaBeoufs troubled teen starts spying on his suspect neighbour but this doesnt keep you guessin ..
Express
3.0
The modern day updates to the story work well on a number of levels, but the movie doesnt really need to exist, and certainly not in 3D.It holds its o ..
Bullz-Eye
4.5
It doesnt aim for the epic.That is, alas, remarkably fresh at the moment.
Flickfilosopher
2.0
If nothing else, Fright Night is a prime example of how tax incentives for filmmakers could improve the portrayal of Nevada (and Las Vegas in particul ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Slick popcorn horror, faithful to the fun and flair of the original.
Total Film
2.0
Collette adds some spark, as does Farrell, but not near enough to make an impact on a horror movie with no suspense and even less of a sense of humor.
Coles Mithey
3.8
The fun of this new Fright Night is in the nuances, the quirky character bits and the sly bits of intelligence that sparkle along the way.
Movie Freak
2.0
Farrell is all darting eyes, facial ticks and macho confidence. He never goes over the top, hes not a showy actor, but hes clearly relishing his role ..
Detroit News
3.8
While its unspooling, it has enough visual snap, narrative tension, and humor for a satisfying drive in movie diversion.
Groucho Reviews
3.8
Since the movie largely keeps a brisk pace, thats not too terrible, though.Fright Night is very entertaining overall.
Aisle Seat
2.0
It seems that nowadays, filmmakers cant make a teen vampire movie without a trendy soundtrack and ubersexiness.
7M Pictures
5.0
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it.
Film Freak Central
2.0
The best surprise in the surprisingly entertaining Fright Night remake
Oregon Live
2.0
Half the humor, twice the gore. Still, casting Colin Farrell as the fanged one is a big win.
E Online
1.5
Not for a minute is Fright Night either funny or scary. Thats not too good in a comedy horror film.
Film Ink
3.5
Its a neat idea that deserves revisiting.Shot in 3D, this remake is much slicker and more coherent than its predecessor, with plenty of updated jokes, ..
The Age
3.5
Viewers looking for a vampire movie that provides both laughs and chills should have a great time.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
Its inviting yet sinister neon glow perfectly illuminates the sense of dread behind this intense but thoroughly exhilarating movie and only amplifies ..
Cine Vue
4.0
Believe it or not, this version of Fright Night is actually better than the original packing in just the right amount of laughs and chills from a cast ..
Mirror
3.5
A cast limited in number but overflowing in healthy cell count and talent makes for a superior bloodfest here.
Varia Gate
3.0
This change in register means the remake doesnt quite have the same stark tension between fumbling adolescent sexuality and the erotic allure of a vam ..
Abc
3.1
The CGI heavy movies not scary but intense, not hilarious but amusing, and not fully rewarding but fun in the details.Good enough.
Red Eye Chicago
3.5
Fright Night boasts all the fun and depth of an amusement park haunted house.
Stl Today
3.8
It honors the original throughout, including a memorable nightclub scene and a surprise cameo thats a huge crowd pleaser, while at the same time givin ..
Stl Today
3.0
For the all American sub Twilight fright vehicle its trying to be, its not badly made...
Ft
3.8
Its not too frightening and it doesnt go too silly, but the careful balance works.
Dustin Put Man
3.8
Fright Night gives its teens just enough shading to rise above the level of your standard slasher flick, but its the playfulness with which it handles ..
Larsen On Film
3.0
But take away those components, and the performances and direction make up for its faults.
Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Somehow over the last quarter century, its gained nostalgic cachet as a modern horror classic.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
A textbook August movie... if not time well spent, certainly not anything to regret.
Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
Instead, hes a talented filmmaker who is worthy of both critical praise and box office success.
2.5
Heres my list of the ways Fright Night kills a vampire franchise: 1) Wooden stakes.And wooden acting.
Js Online
5.0
If the remakers of Conan the Barbarian wonder how the remake of Fright Night got it right, heres a hint: its the writing, you fools.
Movie Crypt
2.5
Fright Night Synopsis Senior Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) finally has it all going on: hes running with the popular crowd and dating the most cove ..
Movie Web
4.0
Fright Night is a wonderfully focused film from its opening kill to its clever finale.
Hollywood Chicago
3.0
Sure, the 1985 movie is a horror comedy and offers a nice amalgamation of the genres, but this updated version definitely highlights its funny bone.
Shockya
4.0
The 3D is once again all but redundant, and the desire to stay true to its roots ensures that theres relatively little to surprise or boldly challenge ..
Sky
2.0
Its basically Disturbia with vampires and is exactly as exciting as that sounds.Heres the thing: its 2011.
The Shiz Nit
3.5
Thankfully not well, the 3D thing isnt too far wrong for this retelling of the 1985 cult classic is a smart, effervescent take on the original film wi ..
What Culture
2.5
What works: Its nicely cast and it does a good job of maintaining the fun vibe of the original.
No La
2.5
There should have been more scenes with the actors under Farrells magnetic spell before the chase is on. Fright Night even manages to underwhelm in th ..
Scene Stealers
3.0
But its got some style, some real scares, and a sense of humor, and all of those things count for something.
Dvd Talk
4.5
Rescuing the vampire genre from the clutches of Twilights brooding heartthrobs, Fright Night delivers a wickedly entertaining mix of laughs and scares ..
What So
3.0
Instead, screenwriter Marti Noxon streamlines more than simply regurgitates the original while keeping its playful sense of humor intact.
Or Lando Weekly
3.5
Anton Yelchin admirably sidesteps the teen hero cliches that littered the first movie, and deftly underplays his funniest lines.
reason
4.5
This Fright Night manages to stay true to the originals tone, while enhancing the material, resulting in a fun little horror flick with a nice, creepy ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Another week, another remake of a 1980s flick! As someone once said it is as if Hollywood is deciding which movies to make by flipping through their D ..
Scifi Movie Page
3.1
If you werent around in 1985 to enjoy it, the original Fright Night is worth a Netflix rental ... The new souped up version isnt bad as far as these r ..
Clclt
3.1
Overall, this is an improvement over the 1985 version of the film, but there are still some issues with the story that needed to be worked out.
3.0
Like the best horror movies, Fright Night works on two levels; in this case, as a vampire yarn wrapped in the story of a likable teenager learning how ..
Film Blather
3.0
Hey, no Twilight vegan, goody two shoes crap here. At least this vampire sucks. Unfortunately, so does much of his movie
Tri City Herald
4.5
With Vegas being such a transient city, Charley doesnt think too much of it.
3.1
Just because its more than 25 years old doesnt mean a movie needs to be remade. The 1985 movie Fright Night is still enjoyable and quite entertaining. ..
Qc Times
3.8
Despite some good scares, though, Fright Night doesnt take itself too seriously the script is punchy, the lines wittily delivered.
Boston Phoenix
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh ..
New York Time Out
4.0
Then, were introduced to some fun characters and BAM were told Jerry is most definitely a vampire.Unfortunately, it becomes a waiting game for Charley ..
The Scorecard Review
1.5
In short, what I think I want to say is this: if Fright Night is meant to be a send up of the genre it takes itself too seriously I cant remember a si ..
Spectator
2.0
A film that cant decide what it is...but Colin Farrell and David Tennant know what they are. So thats something.
Need Coffee
4.5
A remarkably confident remake that boasts its own pleasures more often than not.
Film.com
3.0
Disposable, joyless and boasting none of the wit and thrills of the original, you cant help but wonder how Fright Night messed up a concept as ripe as ..
Metro Times
4.4
This tale of an awkward teenager (Anton Yelchin) whos convinced his new neighbor (Colin Farrell) is a vampire proves to be genuinely creepy as well as ..
Illinois Times
2.0
The Fright Night remake is scary both in terms of its terror quotient and its completely soulless assembly line filmmaking.
Critics Notebook
3.0
But I think the Spider Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well.
Eclipse Magazine
3.5
...it delivers its knowingly unrefined thrills in a smart, engaging and not unpleasantly ruthless way, and never lets its cheekiness get in the way of ..
MSN Movies
4.0
Fright Night is one of those rare remakes that has the ability to hold its head up proudly on its own merits but also manages to loving pay its respec ..
Dread Central
2.5
After this summers surprising Rise of the Planet of the Apes, I didnt think it was too much to hope for that other upcoming remakes might not only be ..
The Diva Review
3.5
The whole steel vs. sorcery theme is never developed, nor is the incestuous tension between Zym and Marique.
Cinema Scope
1.5
The vampire is just a vampire.Nothing means anything and every thing that happens in the movie happens for what feels like tedious studio mandated rea ..
Bad Ass Digest
2.0
Too bad the new remake is such a bloody mess.And not in a good way.
Ear Of Newt
3.5
Its a bit sloppy at times, with missteps in the middle, but the film is fun, refreshing and clever enough that vampire lovers should get a kick out of ..
Blu Ray Ign
2.0
It hearkens back to an era when horror didnt take itself so seriously: before the pretense and shock tactics of torture porn all but swallowed the gen ..
Mania.com
3.5
The result is the rare remake that stays true to the spirit of the original and one of the better R rated comedies of the summer.
7 Dvt
3.8
May not hold a flickering haunted house candle to the 1985 original, but it nevertheless may be the best B film of the year.
Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
2.5
A few cool 3D effects are the only improvement Fright Night offers over the campy original.
Washington Times
3.5
This creepy and well made drama offers up a few light hearted moments to go along with its scares.
Big Hollywood
3.1
Solid B movie entertainment with some equal parts shocks and laughs
3.0
Its pretty entertaining, though not great. Fans of the original may well think this is a poor copy.
2.0
Gillespie and Noxon get in some commentary on the monotony of suburban life, but mostly, this is just an enjoyable horror movie.As is almost always th ..
Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.5
I cant imagine Roddy McDowall playing the part anything like this, and thats a good thing.
Tor.com
3.0
See the new Fright Night for Farrells entertaining bloodsucker spin.
Tucson Weekly
3.0
And if nothing else, Fright Night proves that when it comes to entertaining and worthy movies about vampires, theres still plenty of room left in the ..
Access Hollywood
3.0
This movie is a fairly wellwritten and well acted remake. On the other hand it is pretty standard horror fare.
Ladue News
3.5
It was a Hitchcock inspired take on the old vampire tale, and the flick did well enough to spawn a sequel, a loyal fanbase, and, now, a shiny new rebo ..
Blog The Horror Show
4.0
Maybe this will be the gig, the recording; the magazine interview that will make the difference is the mantra everyone in the film seems to repeat end ..
Windy City Media Group
2.0
Besides being too campy, the film, shown in 3D, lacks any arresting visuals and suspense.
BlackFilm.com
3.0
Engaging, nasty, economic, violent and funny, this Fright Night is a great summer joint.
Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
3.0
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Wd Times
3.0
The creators of Fright Night tried to make a lukewarm horror flick from the 80s seem cool and relevant in 2011. They failed. Nonetheless, this was bet ..
BET.com
3.0
Fright Night is a fast paced thriller that leaves little time for character development.This remake of the 1985 original comedy/horror classic concent ..
Cinema Clips
4.5
lots o bloody sprays and splatter, amped up the suspense and made this horror loving girl very, very, very happy.
3.1
This makes it seem better than it is, but Fright Night is a pretty good entertainment, as long as you dont squeeze your eyeballs in a 3D theater.
Hono Lulu Pulse
2.5
(Since this movie was shot in 3 D, it also makes the usual coming at ya effects look more depressing than impressive.)
Indy Week
4.0
Be it in two dimensions or three, Fright Night is a bloody bucket load of fun.
Moviedex
4.0
Gillespies Fright Night retains the cool but spooky factor of the first film, with a couple of 3D effects thrown in ... provides a fang full of fun.
Real.com
2.0
It doesnt ruin the experience, but its the only aspect of this vampire tale that really, truly sucks.
Feeds
4.0
The simplest and most thrilling scares, like a tense funny doorway standoff and a daring house escape that feels too easy, happen early on.
Towle Road
3.5
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The Exile
1.5
Brings a whole lot of sorely missed evil back to the vampire genre.
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