Comments on: Fright Night

By: JohnSoister

JohnSoister — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:06:43 +0000

I still think the crucifix scene on the staircase holds up fifteen years later. What’s that Jerry? You have to have what?

By: Shaun Anderson

Shaun Anderson — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:54:07 +0000

A decent mid-80’s horror film that is, as you noted, one of the few to successfully send up the genre it is working in, whilst simultaneously showing an affection and appreciation for it – other successful examples include An American Werewolf in London and Return of the Living Dead. A self-conscious and knowing film that avoids seeming too smart for its own good…nice to see this fondly remembered.

By: NYCalling

NYCalling — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:01:29 +0000

Oh man, one of my favorites. It’s odd seeing Marcy of ‘Married with Children’ fame as a young hot victim, mind you. This is a great vampire film of the 80s: I never understood the love of a lot of people for crap like ‘Lost Boys’ when this film and ‘Near Dark’ were around. Great reference to ‘Rear Window’:while it’s kind of obvious, for some reason I never think about it. Also, I love Roddy McDowell’s character. Who here doesn’t have a fond remembrance of the local horror host?

By: KFear

KFear — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:08:48 +0000

A horror film that anyone can enjoy. Great story and excellent characters.