Review of Fright Night (2011) by Aaron O — 03 Dec 2012

Fast paced, great acting and a successful remake.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Aaron O on 03 Dec 2012.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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By David H (2,838) on 12 Jul 2016

Entertaining, funny, campy and creepy at times, this remake gives a better name to vampires in the modern era…

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By Gimly M (816) on 26 Apr 2016

What do you get when your remake an average vampire film? Another average vampire film…

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By Ryan S (2,401) on 04 Sep 2016

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Fright Night wonderfully amalgamates a plethora of B-movie horror techniques with a delightful array of modern pop culture references which…

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By John B (4,244) on 27 Apr 2017

A fun vampire movie that doesn't really add much to the genre but is a good rental if you're in the mood for a vampire flick…

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By Calvin R (563) on 19 Jun 2016

The remake was wonderful. A very good story. Excellent retold vampire story. Loved it. It was especially wonderful in 3-D…

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By Parker F (61) on 18 Jun 2018

Featuring charismatic performances from Colin Farrel and David Tennant, Fright Night is a solidly bloody vampire film that's just plain fun to watch…

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By Nathan M (1,055) on 10 Sep 2017

Doesn't hold a candle to the original…

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By Emily Asher-Perrin (84) for Tor.com (87) on 14 Jan 2019

All in all it's a wild ride, and while the risks are few, the rewards are plenty. If you're looking for a fun time at the movies, don't wait…

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By Maurício V (71) on 23 Jul 2016

A pretty great remake, thanks to the handling of the material and great cast. Gives bite to vampire genre again, which is needed these days…

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