Fright Night Part 2
Seen it?1988 | 104 min | Horror, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Fright Night, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial killer posing as a vampire. But when Regine, a mysterious actress and her entourage move into Peter Vincent's apartment block, the nightmare starts again - and this time it's personal!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace
- William RagsdaleCharley Brewster
- Roddy McDowallPeter Vincent
- Traci LindAlex
- Julie CarmenRegine Dandrige
- Jon GriesLouie
- Russell ClarkBelle
- Brian ThompsonBozworth
- Merritt ButrickRichard "Richie" Green
- Ernie SabellaDr. Scott Harrison
- Alexander FolkSergeant