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Fright Night

1985·Movie
1h 47min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, show business, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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

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.
80s Horror-ComedyVampire ThrillerTeen SuspensePractical EffectsCult ClassicSupernatural MysteryWitty DialogueSuburban DreadSelf-Aware Horror

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Questions about Fright Night

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Where can I stream Fright Night legally?

Fright Night is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC, Shudder, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fright Night worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fright Night rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fright Night?

1 h 47 min

Fright Night runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fright Night?

Critics73
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Fright Night much the same way.

Was Fright Night a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$25 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Fright Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fright Night?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fright Night in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.