rec.arts.movies.past-films

Garondo Marondo wrote:

> /news07/
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> By Garth Franklin
> Wednesday September 19th 2007 12:19am
>
> Shock Till You Drop reports that Sony's Screen Gems is currently
> seeking a writer to pen a remake of the 1985 vampire classic "Fright
> Night".
>
> The original followed teenage horror film fan Charley Brewster
> (William Ragsdale) who believes a vampire (Chris Sarandon) has moved
> into the large house next door.
>
> He soon seeks the help of veteran vampire movie star Peter Vincent
> (Roddy McDowall) who, along with his friend and girlfriend, think he's
> mentally ill. It was successful enough to spawn a sequel in 1988.
>
> Producer Scott Strauss ("Breach"), who was previously attached,
> apparently wants to take the story in a different direction - one
> involving an amusement park.

I always loved that movie. It had the right mixture of effects, story,
horror, and humor.


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