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Post by Vits on Jul 1, 2018 7:33:59 GMT
FRIGHT NIGHT 1985 1/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 0/10 FRIGHT NIGHT 2011 barely works as a horror movie and it doesn't really work as a dark comedy... unlike FRIGHT NIGHT 1985, which didn't work in any way. However, it does work as a drama. The best example is the scene where teenager CHARLEY BREWSTER suspects that his neighbor JERRY DANDRIGE is a vampire and he "tests" him. The directing, writing and acting create a lot of tension. It didn't feel like the makers were trying to cash in on the TWILIGHT craze. I'm not just saying that because of a scene that openly mocks that saga, but also because the vampire is a monster without redemption. Oh, and he's not a teenager. 6/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2: NEW BLOOD 0/10 ------------------------------------- You can read comments of other movies in my blog (in English, in Spanish or in Italian).
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Jul 1, 2018 11:40:55 GMT
Fright Night (1985) is a classic, one of the finest horror films of the 1980s. Fantastic special effects, great acting and story, the score/soundtrack is a blast and while the film is mostly filmed during night time and in small locations, either inside houses or night clubs or tight alleys it somehow is made out to feel much bigger than that.
Never seen Fright Night 2 (1988), but have been wanting a DVD or Blu-ray copy for years to stand next to the first film in my movie collection. Sadly, I think the only one is an old artisan DVD copy, which from what I heave heard is a very poor/sloppy release, and it goes for some insanely prices these days, or at least the last time I checked. Hopefully someday it will be out, and in a great and reasonable priced edition.
Fright Night the remake I did not like much. Mediocre (at best) and very forgettable.
I never knew it got a straight to DVD sequel, well that was until I found a cheap copy lying in some DVD 3 for the price of 1 bin and I was for a short few seconds in "heaven" as I had thought "FINALLY! Part 2 is out on DVD and Blu-ray" but it turned out that it was the wrong part 2 and I never bothered to check it out or waste my money on it.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jul 1, 2018 15:50:46 GMT
Roddy McDowall kicks ass. Saw that in summer 1985.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Jul 1, 2018 15:56:43 GMT
1/10 and 0/10 are scores completely impossible to take seriously and smack of trolling and desperate provocation.
Accurate for the sequel to the remake which is really just bad remake though.
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Post by Vits on Jul 1, 2018 20:39:59 GMT
1/10 and 0/10 are scores completely impossible to take seriously and smack of trolling and desperate provocation. Accurate for the sequel to the remake which is really just bad remake though. You do know people can have different opinions?
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Post by masterofallgoons on Jul 1, 2018 20:48:26 GMT
1/10 and 0/10 are scores completely impossible to take seriously and smack of trolling and desperate provocation. Accurate for the sequel to the remake which is really just bad remake though. You do know people can have different opinions? Of course. Do you?
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Jul 1, 2018 20:54:22 GMT
We would never get along in real life! The original is one my favorite horror movies of all time. The only one I would diss would be the sequel to the remake, and even that had some things going for it.
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 1, 2018 22:38:13 GMT
Fright Night (1985) is a classic, one of the finest horror films of the 1980s. Fantastic special effects, great acting and story, the score/soundtrack is a blast and while the film is mostly filmed during night time and in small locations, either inside houses or night clubs or tight alleys it somehow is made out to feel much bigger than that. Never seen Fright Night 2 (1988), but have been wanting a DVD or Blu-ray copy for years to stand next to the first film in my movie collection. Sadly, I think the only one is an old artisan DVD copy, which from what I heave heard is a very poor/sloppy release, and it goes for some insanely prices these days, or at least the last time I checked. Hopefully someday it will be out, and in a great and reasonable priced edition. Fright Night the remake I did not like much. Mediocre (at best) and very forgettable. I never knew it got a straight to DVD sequel, well that was until I found a cheap copy lying in some DVD 3 for the price of 1 bin and I was for a short few seconds in "heaven" as I had thought "FINALLY! Part 2 is out on DVD and Blu-ray" but it turned out that it was the wrong part 2 and I never bothered to check it out or waste my money on it. I totally agree with you here stefancrosscoe ( BTW - a most perfectly put reply here too ) . The original - Fright Night from 1985 and it's sequel - Fright Night Part 2 from 1988 ( IMPO ) were and still are my top favorite modern vampire films also . These both make my list of Halloween films to watch every year as well . Sorry you were unable to see the original Fright Night Part 2 but if you do get to finally watch this it will be worth it IMPO - it's definitely just as good as the first one and also it's music scores & soundtrack too . Thanks so much for your reply .
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 1, 2018 22:54:21 GMT
FRIGHT NIGHT 1985 1/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 0/10 FRIGHT NIGHT 2011 barely works as a horror movie and it doesn't really work as a dark comedy... unlike FRIGHT NIGHT 1985, which didn't work in any way. However, it does work as a drama. The best example is the scene where teenager CHARLEY BREWSTER suspects that his neighbor JERRY DANDRIGE is a vampire and he "tests" him. The directing, writing and acting create a lot of tension. It didn't feel like the makers were trying to cash in on the TWILIGHT craze. I'm not just saying that because of a scene that openly mocks that saga, but also because the vampire is a monster without redemption. Oh, and he's not a teenager. 6/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2: NEW BLOOD 0/10 ------------------------------------- You can read comments of other movies in my blog (in English, in Spanish or in Italian). I'm just curious here vits - What was it you didn't like about the original films Fright Night from 1985 and Fright Night Part 2 from 1988 ? Thank you for your subject post .
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 23:32:15 GMT
FRIGHT NIGHT 1985 1/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 0/10 FRIGHT NIGHT 2011 barely works as a horror movie and it doesn't really work as a dark comedy... unlike FRIGHT NIGHT 1985, which didn't work in any way. However, it does work as a drama. The best example is the scene where teenager CHARLEY BREWSTER suspects that his neighbor JERRY DANDRIGE is a vampire and he "tests" him. The directing, writing and acting create a lot of tension. It didn't feel like the makers were trying to cash in on the TWILIGHT craze. I'm not just saying that because of a scene that openly mocks that saga, but also because the vampire is a monster without redemption. Oh, and he's not a teenager. 6/10 FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2: NEW BLOOD 0/10 ------------------------------------- You can read comments of other movies in my blog (in English, in Spanish or in Italian). Stop posting the same thread on different boards, especially ones as idiotic as this one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 23:33:29 GMT
1/10 and 0/10 are scores completely impossible to take seriously and smack of trolling and desperate provocation. Accurate for the sequel to the remake which is really just bad remake though. You do know people can have different opinions? Doesn't mean some of them aren't idiotic, dummy.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jul 2, 2018 4:03:46 GMT
Wow.. that’s really harsh ratings, especially the cheap lifeless sequel (which was the complete pits) to the remake being on the same level as the original films.
I would say the original is definitely my favourite vampire film, and I thought Tommy Lee Wallace’s sequel was a better than usual follow-up. Just as fun. Great to see Ragsdale and McDowell returning, and Julie Carmen is perfect as Dandridge’s vampire sister along with her motley crew featuring Jon Gries and Brian Thompson. Like mszanadu mentioned, the soundtrack doesn’t miss a beat with composer Brad Fiedel also returning.
The remake was a lot better then I was expecting, although I kinda lost interest towards the backend and something about David Tennant’s performance rubbed me up the wrong way. Farrell was great though.
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Post by Vits on Jul 2, 2018 14:24:29 GMT
Yes. That's why I created this thread. I'm just curious here vits - What was it you didn't like about the original films Fright Night from 1985 and Fright Night Part 2 from 1988 ? I would be interested to know what elements of the first Fright Night - 85' you feel don't work in ANY way. I phrased my thoughts that way because I couldn't find anything positive about those movies. At least not positive enough to overshadow the negative parts. Therefore, making a list of what I think didn't work would be too long. Doesn't mean some of them aren't idiotic, dummy. What do you think makes mine idiotic?
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 2, 2018 15:09:47 GMT
I'm just curious here vits - What was it you didn't like about the original films Fright Night from 1985 and Fright Night Part 2 from 1988 ? I would be interested to know what elements of the first Fright Night - 85' you feel don't work in ANY way. I phrased my thoughts that way because I couldn't find anything positive about those movies. At least not positive enough to overshadow the negative parts. Therefore, making a list of what I think didn't work would be too long. That answer seems fair enough to me here vits as you mentioned here before also everyone is entitled to their own opinions - of course . Thanks for your reply .
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Jul 2, 2018 15:23:21 GMT
The original is great. The '88 sequel is very good. The remake is ok. The sequel to the remake is bad.
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 2, 2018 15:30:54 GMT
The original is great. The '88 sequel is very good. The remake is ok. The sequel to the remake is bad. Another good answer for all the films here also . Thanks taylorfirst1 for your reply here too .
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Post by Captain Spencer on Jul 2, 2018 15:34:35 GMT
I've only seen the original 1985 film, which is in my Top 10 horror movies list.
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 2, 2018 15:39:46 GMT
Wow.. that’s really harsh ratings, especially the cheap lifeless sequel (which was the complete pits) to the remake being on the same level as the original films. I would say the original is definitely my favourite vampire film, and I thought Tommy Lee Wallace’s sequel was a better than usual follow-up. Just as fun. Great to see Ragsdale and McDowell returning, and Julie Carmen is perfect as Dandridge’s vampire sister along with her motley crew featuring Jon Gries and Brian Thompson. Like mszanadu mentioned, the soundtrack doesn’t miss a beat with composer Brad Fiedel also returning. The remake was a lot better then I was expecting, although I kinda lost interest towards the backend and something about David Tennant’s performance rubbed me up the wrong way. Farrell was great though. Another perfectly put reply here too thanks lostinlimbo .
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jul 2, 2018 19:33:04 GMT
Fright Night was particularly relevant coming out in 1985 as the slasher film cycle and teen angst genre were in full swing. It was a love letter to the gothic star-driven horror film which made McDowall's casting so fitting, as the washed up horror actor host who finds a new lease on life by fighting vampires for real.
It was also the first vampire movie to put high budget FX into use (the Lost Boys came later). Can't think of anything else--Salem's Lot the tv movie did similar for tv (and both use the same staircase set).
Haven't seen the sequel in many years.
IMDB trivia(factual accuracy unknown!): Roddy McDowall and director Tommy Lee Wallace had an unpleasant lunch with Live Entertainment chairman Jose Menendez to discuss the film's distribution and marketing, and later the same evening the exec was slaughtered by his sons, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez. As news of the murders swirled around Hollywood the next morning, McDowall phoned Wallace and cracked, "Well, I didn't do it. Did you?"
After he landed the role of Richie, Merritt Butrick was diagnosed with AIDS, which was considered an instant-death-sentence in those days. He wanted to do the movie before he died and was candid with the crew about his health, since little was known about how the disease was transferred. Great precautions were taken to ensure that the vampire fangs wouldn't actually prick his skin and draw blood.
Chris Sarandon, who played Jerry Dandrige in the first film, stopped by the set to show his support the day that the party at Regine Dandrige's apartment was filmed. Stills of him on location with Roddy McDowall and William Ragsdale exist.
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Post by mszanadu on Jul 2, 2018 19:41:22 GMT
Fright Night was particularly relevant coming out in 1985 as the slasher film cycle and teen angst genre were in full swing. It was a love letter to the gothic star-driven horror film which made McDowall's casting so fitting, as the washed up horror actor host who finds a new lease on life by fighting vampires for real. It was also the first vampire movie to put high budget FX into use (the Lost Boys came later). Can't think of anything else--Salem's Lot the tv movie did similar for tv (and both use the same staircase set). Haven't seen the sequel in many years. IMDB trivia: Roddy McDowall and director Tommy Lee Wallace had an unpleasant lunch with Live Entertainment chairman Jose Menendez to discuss the film's distribution and marketing, and later the same evening the exec was slaughtered by his sons, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez. As news of the murders swirled around Hollywood the next morning, McDowall phoned Wallace and cracked, "Well, I didn't do it. Did you?" After he landed the role of Richie, Merritt Butrick was diagnosed with AIDS, which was considered an instant-death-sentence in those days. He wanted to do the movie before he died and was candid with the crew about his health, since little was known about how the disease was transferred. Great precautions were taken to ensure that the vampire fangs wouldn't actually prick his skin and draw blood. Chris Sarandon, who played Jerry Dandrige in the first film, stopped by the set to show his support the day that the party at Regine Dandrige's apartment was filmed. Stills of him on location with Roddy McDowall and William Ragsdale exist. This is some really intriguing trivia here Primemover Returns . Thanks so much for sharing all of this here with us as well .
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