Review of Fright Night (1985) by Lorenzo V — 30 Aug 2009

This movie was good but the head vampire makes some ugly vampires.

This review of Fright Night (1985) was written by Lorenzo V on 30 Aug 2009.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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