Fright Night Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You Can't Run From Evil When It Lives Next Door

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 14, 2011

Fright Night

Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2011 Theaters

A teenager discovers his neighbor is a vampire.

Director: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Anton Yelchin • Colin Farrell • Toni Collette • David Tennant • Christopher Mintz-Plasse

R Comedy N/A

4.12 / 5.0

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Senior Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) finally has it all going on: he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the most coveted girl in his high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend. But trouble arrives when Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right—but everyone, including Charlie’s mom (Toni Collette), doesn’t notice. After observing some very strange activity, Charlie comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on the neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone, Charlie has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself.

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Who stars in Fright Night – Cast List

Anton Yelchin
... Charlie Brewster

Terminator Salvation, The Smurfs
Colin Farrell
... Jerry Dandrige (vampire)

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Gentlemen
Toni Collette
... Judy Brewster

Goodbye June, Mickey 17
David Tennant
... Peter Vincent

The Thursday Murder Club, Ferdinand
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
... Evil Ed

Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2
Imogen Poots
... Amy Peterson

The Chronology of Water, The Father
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Sandra Vergara
... Ginger

The Devil's Ink
Emily Montague
The Endless

Who is making Fright Night – Crew List

A look at Fright Night behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Craig Gillespie last helmed Dumb Money and Cruella. The film's writer Marti Noxon last penned The Glass Castle and To the Bone.

Director: Craig Gillespie
Screenwriter: Marti Noxon
Producers: Michael De Luca
Alison Rosenzweig

Studios: Touchstone Pictures
Production Company: DreamWorks Studios
Michael De Luca Productions

Production – What we know about the Fright Night

Key Facts

Remake of the 1985 film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2011

Completed

Changed Fright Night movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in New Mexico

Jun 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for bloody horror violence and language including some sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: You Can't Run From Evil When It Lives Next Door
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Fright Night Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: 'Neighborly Chat'

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Theatrical Trailer

Fright Night Release Date: When was the film released?

Fright Night was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 19 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,114 theaters. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including One Day, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World and Conan The Barbarian.