Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Name: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Thriller
Released: 2009-10-23
Cast: Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit, Salma Hayek Pinault

2009 | 109 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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 likes to be kept guessing, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$28 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year