Review of Fright Night (2011) by Dylan D — 17 Sep 2013

A near perfect movie. Loved it. Was a thrill ride the whole time. It just felt right. Well balanced.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Dylan D on 17 Sep 2013.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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