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No Fright Night remake
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by: Dave Davis Jan. 7, 2009

There are so damn many remakes getting stuffed into the pipeline, it's almost impossible to keep track of them all. For example, I'd practically forgotten an update of the memorable 80s vampire flick FRIGHT NIGHT was in the works.

But that's apparently one less to worry about (for the moment), according to STYD, who says that the remake has been staked. It seems that Screen Gems couldn't sink their fangs into a script they liked, and so the update has been stuffed in the coffin for now.

The original involved a young man who is (rightfully) convinced his new neighbor is a bloodsucker. It was followed by a less-succesful sequel and a cast that went on to stuff like "MARRIED WITH CHILDREN" and porn.

The temporary demise of a new FRIGHT NIGHT follows the halting of another attempted remake, NEAR DARK. But don't worry, I'm sure there are plenty more horror remakes on the horizon -- STYD says a redo of the 1981 flick HELL NIGHT is in the works, while my money is on a new version of VAMP.

Source: STYD

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Extra Tidbit: FRIGHT NIGHT director Tom Holland also directed CHILD'S PLAY and Steven King's THINNER and THE LANGOLIERS.

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Dr.Frankenstein
2:58PM on 01/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fright Night 3 would have been welcomed-but...
Probably a good thing this remake idea got trashed. I do wish that years back there would have been a "Fright Night 3" the second film wasn't as cool as the first but not bad,seein' Roddy McDowell(RIP) was still around then...too late now though.
Probably a good thing this remake idea got trashed. I do wish that years back there would have been a "Fright Night 3" the second film wasn't as cool as the first but not bad,seein' Roddy McDowell(RIP) was still around then...too late now though.
 
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PANTHERO
5:28PM on 01/08/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
THUMBS UP PORCKCHOPEXPRESS
How bout the best is when Charlie Brewster escapes the clutches of Jerry Dandrigde by stabbing him in the hand with a pencil,lol. Classic
How bout the best is when Charlie Brewster escapes the clutches of Jerry Dandrigde by stabbing him in the hand with a pencil,lol. Classic
 
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spacemonkey
2:28PM on 01/08/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
So happy this aint getting remade!!! Whats the point if the original STILL KICKS HUGE AMOUNTS OF ASS!!!!
So happy this aint getting remade!!! Whats the point if the original STILL KICKS HUGE AMOUNTS OF ASS!!!!
 
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snoopmish
9:45AM on 01/08/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
AWESOME!!!! They finally left one alone. I love that stupid film, sure it's not perfect but really..who could have replaced Roddy McDowall.
AWESOME!!!! They finally left one alone. I love that stupid film, sure it's not perfect but really..who could have replaced Roddy McDowall.
 
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porkchopexpress
8:39AM on 01/08/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
[link]s in the oven..."
[link]s in the oven..."
 
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Balboa6
2:34AM on 01/08/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Shocking! Thank God though. This is definitely a movie that doesn't need remade/modernized.
Shocking! Thank God though. This is definitely a movie that doesn't need remade/modernized.
 
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passthepuss
11:32PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
GOOD NEWS!!
That they're not remaking NEAR DARK. Couldn't give a fuck about Fright Night.
That they're not remaking NEAR DARK. Couldn't give a fuck about Fright Night.
 
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barfly126
10:33PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
80's Frignt night = perfect
The 80's fright night was so well done, it could'nt have been remade right. 80's Frignt night = perfect ... yeah is you forget the air cuts of course !
The 80's fright night was so well done, it could'nt have been remade right. 80's Frignt night = perfect ... yeah is you forget the air cuts of course !
 
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PANTHERO
10:33PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
.........
"The Master will kill you for this..But not quick, Slowly..Oh so slowly" as Peter Vincent faces Evil Ed
"The Master will kill you for this..But not quick, Slowly..Oh so slowly" as Peter Vincent faces Evil Ed
 
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PANTHERO
10:32PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
..........
Evil ED Rules
Evil ED Rules
 
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PANTHERO
10:31PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WATCH IT
Chris Sarandon ruled when he walked down the stairs and mockingly said "Welcome to Fright Night...(silence ensues he goes down another step and leans against the railing and says more somber) "For Real".. It ruled.
Chris Sarandon ruled when he walked down the stairs and mockingly said "Welcome to Fright Night...(silence ensues he goes down another step and leans against the railing and says more somber) "For Real".. It ruled.
 
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PANTHERO
10:29PM on 01/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Please leave Fright Night Alone
Fright Night ruled and was probably one of the best 80's horror movies. Can we please leave these movies alone, I mean Im already dreading The Lost Boys remake starring the Jonas Brothers.
Fright Night ruled and was probably one of the best 80's horror movies. Can we please leave these movies alone, I mean Im already dreading The Lost Boys remake starring the Jonas Brothers.