Fright Night

Name: Fright Night
Director: Tom Holland
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Released: 1985
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys

There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.

19851h 47m7.0(1,585 votes)

ComedyHorror

Synopsis

Charley Brewster, a high school student, accidentally discovers the true and creepy nature of Jerry Dandrige, his dashing and enigmatic new neighbor; but no one seems willing to believe him.

Fright Night (1985) is a comedy and horror film directed by Tom Holland. It stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, and Amanda Bearse. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,585 votes.

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Director

Tom Holland

Cast

Chris Sarandon

Jerry Dandrige

William Ragsdale

Charley Brewster

Amanda Bearse

Amy Peterson

Roddy McDowall

Peter Vincent

Stephen Geoffreys

Evil Ed

Jonathan Stark

Billy Cole

Dorothy Fielding

Judy Brewster

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Where can I watch Fright Night?

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Who stars in Fright Night?

Fright Night stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, and Roddy McDowall, and was directed by Tom Holland.

How long is Fright Night?

Fright Night has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.

When did Fright Night come out?

Fright Night was released in 1985.

What genre is Fright Night?

Fright Night is a comedy and horror film.

Is Fright Night worth watching?

Fright Night holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.