Fright Night (1985)
In “Fright Night,” young Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale), a devotee of classic horror, discerns that his neighbor, Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon), is a vampire. With his warnings disregarded by others, Charley turns to TV host and former on-screen vampire hunter Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall) for help. The 1985 horror-comedy by Tom Holland was a financial success, earning it a sequel and a 2011 remake. Holland’s career later included directing other notable horror films.
- Star Cast: William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall
The 15 Best Vampire Movies of All Time
The first time someone wrote about vampires in English was in 1801 by a guy named Robert Southey. Then, in 1819, John Polidori wrote a story called The Vampyre. The most famous vampire story, Dracula by Bram Stoker, emerged in 1897. A vampire is like a spooky ghost or monster that comes out at night to drink people’s blood while they sleep. It often looks like a person but has sharp, pointy teeth. Stories about vampires have been around for a very long time.
Vampire movies have been exciting and scaring people all over the world for a long time. These films are a big hit, from the quiet, spooky vampires in old movies to the more detailed and different vampires we see today.