Fright Night: A 25th Anniversary Salute

Fright Night: A 25th Anniversary Salute

It may have been featured in comic books, a novel and a forthcoming remake, but the vampire thriller Fright Night had its origins back in 1985, and Earth's Mightiest has a 25th anniversary salute to the film.

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By EdGross - May 31, 2010 11:05 AM EST

Filed Under: Horror

Source: Earth's Mightiest

Head over to Earth's Mightiest for interviews with writer/director Tom Holland, actor Chris Sarandon, who played vampire Jerry Dandridge; and the late Roddy McDowall, who portrayed movie vampire hunter Peter Vincent. Just click on the Fright Night poster alone.

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