Fright Night Remake: Release Date Moved Up, Surprise Cameo Announced, Official Synopsis Revealed

Fright Night Remake

Having seen the trailer, I'm actually looking forward to this. I loved the original, it is a classic...but I don't have a problem with remakes...sometimes they're even good (though not always). Also, the original is not going to go up in a puff of smoke. This is a great opportunity to introduce new fans to an old classic. They've stuck to the original and made some changes (like peter vincent being a magician--but come on...a show like they had in the 80's doesn't even exist now, and to newer audiences would probably come off as cheesy) A magician makes it modern and believable, and I know the original house never blew up...but...it's a smart way to get around not being invited, and that's a part of modernizing as I see it. Anyhow that's my two cents..Colin Farrel is a good actor...he's one of those actors that takes a good director to bring out his best, so don't knock him till you've seen him in Bruges.

frightnight remake.

original ,Awsome remake totally unnessesary.

Fright Night Remake

I find it interesting that this remake is basically the same as the original. A few changes, like with Peter Vincent, perhaps some fresh dialog. That said, it is not what I read 2 years ago that a remake was being made, but a totally different story was to emerge from it, even to the extent that it was claimed the movie wouldn't be about vampires.
So, I'm delighted to see the movie, however, not thrilled they needed to decieve people that this remake was going to be something else.
Perhaps a series of Fright night movies using different supernatural creatures.

people who whine about remakes...

are more annoying than the worst remakes.

Seriously, a remake does not remove the original from existence. and there have been remakes almost as long as there has been movies.

If you really love the original, you should actually support and be in favor of remakes.
It means a whole new audience will seek out and discover the original and get to enjoy it like you did.
Not to mention studios often cash-in on releasing new updated home releases of the original, which is great new for movie lovers and collectors. This is the best shot of seeing the original fright night on blu-ray.

and I really couldn't be more pleased with this cast.
I'm normally very 'meh' about remakes, but everyone one in this cast excites me at the potential. Anton was the best thing in Terminator 4, Imogen was awesome in 28 weeks, David Tennant as Peter Vincent is a brilliant casting move and anyone who pisses on Colin Farrel has obviously never seen In Bruges.

• Youre so cool Brewster!!!!!

  *** | 04.14.11 07:52:29 PM

  I love the original, and even the sequel. I am pretty excited about this though. However I am not all about it being in 3d. It seems that most of the non big budget 3d films are junk(my bloody valentine, the final destination, saw etc). I hope this turns out well, and look forward to seeing Chris Sarandon's cameo!

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Fright Night 2011

This is a stupid idea and I hope it bombs at the box office and in DVD sales.

I liked the intimacy of it just being Charley, Amy, Evil and Peter dealing with Jerry. Everything doesn't have to be Twilight and Gossip Girl.

I loved William Ragsdale as Charley and I hate Anton Yelchin coming into that role. Why remake it? Why not make a NEW film? Ugh!

Colin Farrell following Chris Sarandon? Booooo. I can just guess what this Imogen looks like. Not cute and understated like Amanda Bearse I'm sure.

Toni Collette as Mrs. Brewster? She's good at playing mothers (Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, Towelhead, All About A Boy), so maybe that's not so bad...

Remaking one of my faves. Terrible.

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  Jared | 02.09.11 07:29:36 PM

  Why don't you give it a chance first before you starting bombing it you **** troll. No trailer, no screenshots; you're going by nothing, except the "If it's a remake it automatically sucks" statement which is pathetic. There is alot of talent in this cast, that alone can make something worth watching. Your a reall fan..

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    hateremakes | 02.21.11 03:41:14 PM

    It's not about givin the remake a chance. Its about hollywood lackin imagination and takin great movies and c.gin them up with whack ass 3d gay graphics that are so visible u think your watchin the cartoon net. Fright night is an awesome movie wit a simple horror plot, this remake is sugar coated wit tweenybops and twinks. Layered in computer graphics and shirtless gossip girl idiots to cover up the fact that there is no talent or creativity left in hollywood. So shutUp and go watch twilight and clap at the wolf transformation ya doof!!

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hey i'll watch it, i loved the first one.

Shut it

Oh, shut up. New spins on old things can be fun sometimes. Or did you not see Avatar? Seriously, way to keep an open mind. If you don't want to see it, fine. But quit your elitist whining and let the rest of us enjoy.

fright night remake

Hollywood needs to think of some NEW ideas and quit ruining classic movies! This remake will be awful because the cast was perfect in the original. No Stephen Geoffreys,no Fright Night!