Fright Night

Theatrical - Wide 2011-08-19

Cast Anton Yelchin Colin Farrell Toni Collette David Tennant Imogen Poots
Directed by Craig Gillespie

Box Office Gross: $41,002,607

Running Time: 106 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Gaeta / Rosenzweig Films, DreamWorks Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, Reliance Entertainment

Genres: Comedy Horror

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5/10

Synopsis

A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.

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