Comedy ·Horror · United States of America · 1985 · 1h 47m

Fright Night

Director

Cast

Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed Jonathan Stark as Billy Cole

Crew

Jan Kiesser — Director of Photography Kent Beyda — Editor Brad Fiedel — Original Music Composer Tom Holland — Screenplay Herb Jaffe — Producer John DeCuir Jr. — Production Design

Tagline

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

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

vampire black humor vampire hunter (slayer)old house boyfriend girlfriend relationship mother son relationship

Key Collaborators

Tom Holland Director Jan Kiesser Director of Photography Kent Beyda Editor Brad Fiedel Original Music Composer Tom Holland Screenplay Herb Jaffe Producer John DeCuir Jr. Production Design

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