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Fright Night

1985 · 107 min

A playful, suspenseful vampire romp that balances scares and laughs, with a nostalgic 80s vibe and a memorable finale.

Tagline: There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Campy, tense, light and eerie. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, obsession, friendship
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
obsession
friendship
fate
Places: suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild