Fright Night
"There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark."
Originally released in 1985. Fright Night is a comedy/horror film. directed by Tom Holland.
Starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, and Amanda Bearse
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,500 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.9M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Dorothy Fielding
as Judy Brewster
Art Evans
as Detective Lennox
Stewart Stern
as Cook
Nick Savage
as Bouncer #1
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,922,237
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi IV Productions
- Vistar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fright Night about?
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.
Who directed Fright Night?
Fright Night was directed by Tom Holland.
How long is Fright Night?
Fright Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Fright Night released?
Fright Night was released on August 2, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fright Night?
The main cast of Fright Night includes Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys.
Is Fright Night worth watching?
Fright Night has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,500 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.