Review of Fright Night (2011) by Marie-Pier D — 06 Mar 2013

Best remake of a movie EVER! It took a not so scary or funny old movie and turned it both scary and funny. A complete 180 gives this movie 5 stars.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Marie-Pier D on 06 Mar 2013.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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