Review of Fright Night (2011) by Colleen M — 13 Apr 2012

Oh dear, I think the pinnacle of the movie was when Chris Sarandon made a cameo (the originals Jerry Dandridge)... #weak.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Colleen M on 13 Apr 2012.

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