Review of Fright Night (2011) by Worleyjamers — 07 Dec 2012

The surprise gem of the year. One of the best films of 2011! As good as the classic vampire film Let The Right One In. A must-see! I liked the cast...

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Worleyjamers on 07 Dec 2012.

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