Review of Fright Night (1985) by Cordelia W — 20 Oct 2012

Hilarious creature FX! campy one-liners! This is a gem from 1985, and the perfect movie for a drinks night.

This review of Fright Night (1985) was written by Cordelia W on 20 Oct 2012.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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