Review of Fright Night (2011) by Matt L — 11 Nov 2013

Fond memories of the original b grade flick...

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Matt L on 11 Nov 2013.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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While it might have reignited interest in the original and its sequel, the new Fright Night itself will probably be forgotten 26 years from…

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Ao contrário do que é habitual com remakes, o material de origem é usado e actualizado de forma inteligente, tirando partido do talento…

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By Brandonb (19) on 05 Mar 2016

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