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Fright Night is a 1985 American comedy-horror film written and directed by Tom Holland and produced by Herb Jaffe. It stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys and Jonathan Stark. Supporting cast includes Dorothy Fielding, Art J Evans, Irina Irvine, Heidi Sorenson and Nick Savage. The visual effects producer was Richard Edlund. Fright Night was released on August 2, 1985. It was also followed by a 1988 sequel, Fright Night Part II.

Charley Brewster is a huge fan of horror films until he discovers that his new next door neighbor Jerry is a blood sucking vampire. Upon discovering this new fact,Charley tries and turns every which way he can for help. Including telling his mom, asking his friends for their help, calling the police and turning to vampire-hunting hero, actor Peter Vincent. All of them turn him down until Peter Vincent discovers that Charley's cries for help were real and now Jerry is becoming aware of the fact that Charley knows what he truly is. His girlfriend Amy hires the money-desperate Peter Vincent to "prove" Jerry is not a vampire by having him ingest holy water (really tap water.) Charley, Amy and Peter arrive at Jerry's house with their friend, "Evil" Edward. The plan works perfectly, but fails to convince Charley. In fact, Peter Vincent accidentally discovers Jerry's true nature after noting his lack of a reflection in his pocket mirror. With this new information, Peter flees - but Jerry already learns of Peter's discovery after finding a piece of his pocket mirror on the floor. He hunts down and converts Edward into a vampire, who unsuccessfully tries to attack Peter. Jerry then enchants and spirits away Amy - who bears a resemblance to Jerry's lost love. With nowhere left to turn, Charley goes to Peter Vincent a second time. Peter initially refuses but then reluctantly brandishes his "Vampire Killer" role as Charley approaches his neighbor's house. Despite a rough start, the two are able to repel Jerry's attack using a cross - though only Charley's work, since he - unlike burned-out Peter Vincent - has faith. Peter seemingly kills Edward after leaving him with a stake in the heart, while Charley finds Amy already in the throes of a vampire transformation. Peter is sure the process can be reversed - but only if they kill Jerry before dawn. The two kill Jerry's carpenter - revealed to be a Frankenstein's Monster-like creature complete with green blood and sand. Brandishing a cross without faith a second time, Peter is able to lure an overconfident Jerry in front of a window - just before the morning sun lights him ablaze. Jerry flees to his coffin in the basement, while Amy completes her transformation and attacks Charley. By breaking the windows in the basement, however, Peter and Charley are able to kill Jerry once and for all in a monstrous explosion. Amy returns to normal, and later that night, Amy and Charley finally make love. Peter Vincent comes on the TV and announces a break from vampires, instead selecting an alien slasher movie. Charley takes one wary eye out his window before returning to Amy. The last shot shows two red eyes in the darkness, followed by Evil Ed laughing sarcastically "Oh, you're so cool, Brewster!"

Fright Night's widest release was 1,545 theaters. The film also turned out to be a surprise hit at the box office, making $6,118,543 on opening weekend (1,542 theaters, $3,967 average). Domestic gross was $24,922,237. It performed the best of any horror film released during the summer of 1985. It was the second highest-grossing horror film of 1985, bested only by A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.

Fright Night was well-received, winning three Saturn Award, a Dario Argento Award, and a critics' award—special citation at Fantasporto. It spawned a 1989 sequel, entitled Fright Night Part II, with the same two stars. (The sequel was not as well received as the original.)

Charley Brewster has not been a contender in any CBUB matches.