Fright Night
Seen it?1985 | 107 min | Comedy, Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$25 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 247K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Holland
- Chris SarandonJerry Dandrige
- William RagsdaleCharley Brewster
- Amanda BearseAmy Peterson
- Roddy McDowallPeter Vincent
- Stephen GeoffreysEvil Ed
- Jonathan StarkBilly Cole
- Dorothy FieldingJudy Brewster
- Art EvansDetective Lennox
- Stewart SternCook
- Nick SavageBouncer #1