Review of Fright Night (2011) by Jeff F — 12 Aug 2012

Worth a matinee. A good movie--better in some way than the original and worse in others. Great casting.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Jeff F on 12 Aug 2012.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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