| Fright Night 
				(1985), 
				Director: Tom Holland, rated R for  
				language, scary violence 
						There 
						are some very good reasons to be afraid...of the dark. 
				
				  Starring: Chris 
				Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Stephen Geoffreys, 
				Roddy McDowall, Jonathan Stark, Dorothy Fielding 
DML Rating: 
★★★★★★★★★☆ 
- near perfect 
				"You 
				deserve to die, boy. Of course... I could give you something I 
				don't have. A choice. 
				Forget about me, Charley. Forget about me, 
				and I'll forget about you." - 
				Jerry Dandrige 
				Why watch this? 
				One of the best vampire films ever - scary, gross, and sporting a nice 
				sense of humor. 
				Plot Summary: 
				This creepy story follows a teenage horror fan named Charley 
				Brewster who discovers his new, charming next-door neighbor is 
				actually a vampire responsible for a string of recent murders. 
				When no one believes his warnings, Charley enlists the help of 
				Peter Vincent, a washed-up actor who hosts a late-night horror 
				movie show and played a vampire hunter in films. Despite 
				Vincent's initial skepticism, they must work together to combat 
				the seductive undead threat lurking in the suburban shadows. Dad's Preview: 
				Just when it appeared that the vampire genre was completely worn 
				out, this little gem appears. When a vampire moves in next door, 
				a teen, Charley, seeks the help of Peter Vincent, who 
				portrays a vampire killer on his late night show Fright Night. 
				The vampire, Mr. Dandrige, takes an interest in Charley's 
				girlfriend, Amy. Dandrige kidnaps her, and it's up to Charley 
				and Vincent fight through the vampire's human minions and drive 
				a stake into him. The effects are amazing, as is the story. 
				Kudos to veteran actor Roddy McDowall as Vincent, and Chris Sarandon, as 
				the best vampire since Bela Lugosi. 
						 Vistar 
						Films; Columbia Pictures
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