Review of Fright Night (1985) by Robert A — 16 Aug 2009

The first, the oldest, and the best vampire movie I have ever seen.

This review of Fright Night (1985) was written by Robert A on 16 Aug 2009.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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By William M (1,438) on 12 Nov 2017

Poor script, over the top acting, poor special effects - even for its time. Don't waste your time. This is no classic…

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