1985 Directed by Tom Holland
Nobody believes teenager Charley Brewster when he discovers that his suave new neighbor, Jerry Dandrige, is a vampire. So when the bloodsucker starts stalking Charley, he turns to has-been actor Peter Vincent, famed for portraying a ghoul hunter. Unfortunately for the would-be vampire slayers, Dandrige has set his sights on Charley's girlfriend.
Gordon Davidson Tom McCarthy Jr. David E. Campbell John T. Reitz Michael P. Redbourn Neil Burrow David Spence Don Rush David J. Kimball
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This movie is such a miracle. A delirious mix of classical horror and stylized 80s confidence. The sharpness of the screenplay is only bested by the ominous imagery. Watching the film slowly summon the undead spirit of a Gothic picture is a delight.
Tom Holland’s directorial debut is a masterpiece of 80’s horror. Combining just the right amount of comedy and thrills, it checks all the boxes. The practical effects by Richard Edlund and Ken Diaz are phenomenal and still hold up to this very day. One of my favorite portrayals of a vampire is Chris Sarandon‘s Jerry Dandrige. He’s suave, charming, handsome and just below that façade, menacing. You can see why Susan Sarandon married him. Then we have the late, great Roddy McDowall, who has given us so many iconic roles during his career, Peter Vincent was the cherry on top. Halloween is just around the corner, time to start dusting off the oldies but goodies.
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic Metascore: 62
IMDB: 7.1
89/100
Viewing Method: Alamo Drafthouse
Release Date: 02 August 1985
Distributor: Colombia Pictures
Budget: $9M
Worldwide Gross: $25M
Jerry Dandrige: "Mr. Vincent. I've seen all of your films. And I found them... very amusing."
SYNOPSIS: A teenager discovers that the newcomer in his neighborhood is a vampire, so he turns to an actor in a television horror show for help dealing with the undead.
- Source: IMDb
Fright Night, Lost Boys and Near Dark are the holy trinity of 80s vampire flicks. And arguably three of the best vampires movies of all-time. Just recently I returned to this piece of 80's horror gold and I have to say, I enjoyed it just…
I wish I could watch all of the Peter Vincent movies Charley watches during this!
Tom Holland's directorial debut spawns one of the greatest horror classics from the Gloriously Cheesy 80's! I watch it every year for shits and giggles! One of the rare films that successfully combines comedy and horror and maintains a healthy balance between the two!
Ooooo la la that Chris Sarandon is one sexy beast! The rest of the cast give corny and memorable performances that keep bringing you back for repeat performances!
peter vincent seems like a pretty cool guy tbh, i'd like to watch the rest of his filmography if he was a real actor
"Your so cool Brewster - I can't stand it"
🧛Neighbours from Hell!!🧛
Another excellent 80's vampire movie that doesn't suck (your blood) about Charley Brewster who believes his new neighbour is a vampire, unfortunately no one believes him and thinks he's losing his mind (or maybe been at them funny cigarettes?).
Totally worth watching for Evil Ed's (Stephen Geoffreys) crazy laugh alone, although Roddy McDowall as the fictional T.V. vampire killer Peter Vincent is the icing on the cake.
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