
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat(1991)
Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sunscreen to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences.


“There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.”
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.

Chris Sarandon
Jerry Dandrige

William Ragsdale
Charley Brewster

Amanda Bearse
Amy Peterson

Roddy McDowall
Peter Vincent

Stephen Geoffreys
Evil Ed

Jonathan Stark
Billy Cole

Dorothy Fielding
Judy Brewster

Art Evans
Detective Lennox

Stewart Stern
Cook
Nick Savage
Bouncer #1
Fright Night is a comedy, horror film released in 1985 exploring themes of vampire, black humor, vampire hunter (slayer), old house, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, mother son relationship. Directed by Tom Holland, it stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse. 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.
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