Review of Fright Night (2011) by Parker F — 18 Jun 2018

Featuring charismatic performances from Colin Farrel and David Tennant, Fright Night is a solidly bloody vampire film that's just plain fun to watch.

This review of Fright Night (2011) was written by Parker F on 18 Jun 2018.

Fright Night has generally received positive reviews.

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