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Dreamworks Details ‘Fright Night’ Home Video Release

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 14, 2011 @ 5:56pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

DreamWorks Pictures’ Fright Night, starring Colin Farrell, arrives on December 13, 2011 just in time to take a bite out of the holidays on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On-Demand. Inspired by the 1985 gothic horror cult classic and directed by Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl, Mr. Woodcock), all hell breaks loose when High School Senior Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) discovers his charming new neighbor Jerry (Farrell) is a Vampire preying on his neighborhood.

Packed with un-rated bonus features, the Blu-ray release includes a fang-in-cheek mockumentary “Peter Vincent: Swim Inside My Mind,” a hilarious satirical look at David Tennant’s egocentric “rock star” anti-hero character, Peter Vincent; “The Official How to Make a Funny Vampire Movie Guide;” “Squid Man: Extended and Uncut;” “Frightful Facts & Terrifying Trivia;” “Deleted Scenes;” and a “Gag Reel.” Also included is the uncensored “No One Believes Me” music video directed by Fright Night‘s director Craig Gillespie and performed by hip hop recording artist Kid Cudi.
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[Review] A Second Opinion on ‘Fright Night 3D’

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Posted by BC on August 19, 2011 @ 10:14pm
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Last night we shared with you Chris Eggertsen’s brutal review of Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D, their remake of Tom Holland’s classic 1985 take on vampires that’s now in theaters everywhere.

Directed by Craig Gillespie, a general consensus among Bloody Disgusting is that Marti Noxon’s screenplay was the crux, with the insane overuse of CGI being a close second (we’re being told that KNB had done tremendous practical blood on the set, so why Dreamworks covered it with video game crap is beyond us).

Anyways, BC chimed in with his review, while you guys can now write your own and tell all of BD what You thought? Are we idiots? You tell us…
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[Review] ‘Fright Night 3D’ Lacks the Soul and Charm of Its Predecessor

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on August 19, 2011 @ 2:47am
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Coming out this Friday, August 19th, Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D is a Craig Gillespie-directed remake of the hit 1985 vampire flick about a high school boy who discovers that a vampire has moved in next door. The updated cast includes Anton Yelchin as Charley Brewster, Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandrige, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as “Evil” Ed Thompson, and David Tennant as Peter Vincent (in this version written as a cheesy Vegas magician).

Unfortunately, if you were hoping for a halfway decent reboot, you might want to tamp down on those expectations. Succinctly put: Now we’ve got the inevitable remake, a visually slick product that boasts a bigger-name cast but lacks the soul and charm of its predecessor. I’m not one of these people who believes all remakes are automatically bad – hell, a precious few are actually better than the films that inspired them – but ‘Fright Night’ 2011 is the sort of lackluster effort that helped create that perception in the first place.

“A visually slick product that boasts a bigger-name cast but lacks the soul and charm of its predecessor…What also feels stilted are the special effects, which rely so heavily on CGI that the grand finale looks like something copped from a video game. This will likely be the final straw for hardcore fans of the original…” Click the title for the review in its entirety.

Check back this weekend to write your own reviews and tell all of BD what YOU thought!

[Review] Fright Night 3D Lacks the Soul and Charm of Its Predecessor

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[Video Interview] ‘Fright Night 3D’ Stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Anton Yelchin & Imogen Poots

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 17, 2011 @ 6:00pm
Category: Movies / Interviews

Sinking their teeth into an R-rating, Dreamworks is pushing out Fright Night 3D in theaters this coming Friday. A remake of Tom Holland’s 1985 classic, the modern retelling follows Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) as a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.

Bloody Disgusting’s Chris Eggertsen sat down with the cast for a series of exclusive video interviews that begin with the following full chat with Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who plays the new “Evil” Ed Thompson, along with Anton Yelchin and his love interest Imogen Poots.

Watch this spot for our exclusive chat with Colin Farrell and director Craig Gillespie tomorrow morning.

[Video Interview] Fright Night 3D Stars Christopher Mintz Plasse, Anton Yelchin & Imogen Poots

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 16, 2011 @ 5:22pm
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Update #1: We’ve added three more clips. The first has Jerry asking to be let in because Charlie is “harassing” him. Charlie begs his mom to ignore him. The second you’ll see Charlie asking Peter Vincent (David Tenant) to join his “Scooby” gang, while the last has Vincent declaring, “let’s go kill something.”

Update #2: Below you’ll find a hi-res look at Chris Sarandon – who starred as the vampire Jerry in the 1985 original – in his cameo role. He plays another driver on the road during the chase sequence you can see in the trailer. Spoiler warning: He hits their car, gets out and asks why they were stopped — then he sees Jerry. “It’s stupid,” says BC, who saw the movie the other night.

In theaters this Friday we’ve posted yet another clip from Craig Gillespie’s Fright Night 3D featuring Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) having a conversation with his mother (Toni Collette) about their new neighbor, Jerry (Colin Farrell). Charlie warns his mom NOT to acknowledge or let Jerry in the house, as it may be dangerous. Little does Charlie know, this bit of information got his mom excited. I can picture her internal conversation now… “Jerry’s a bad boy? Does he ride a motorcycle too? He DOES?! Come right in, up the stairs, to my room…I need a second to freshen up.”

Charlie Doesnt Understand Women in Latest Fright Night 3D Clips, See Chris Sarandons Cameo!

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[Video] Christopher Mintz-Plasse on ‘Fright Night 3D’: “This is the Perfect Movie to Remake”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 16, 2011 @ 2:44pm
Category: Movies / Interviews

Christopher Mintz-Plasse has had a pretty amazing career, from his memorable role as McLovin’ in Superbad to “Red Mist” in Kick-Ass. Next up he’ll be starring as the 2011 version of “Evil” Ed Thompson in Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D arriving in theaters Friday.

Of all of the typecast geeks in Hollywood, Mintz-Plasse is the perfect youngin’ to play Ed this very necessary and clever remake, and inside you’ll find a video teaser of our exclusive chat where he tells just that to Bloody’s Chris Eggertsen.
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Tour Peter Vincent’s Mansion in ‘Fright Night 3D’ Clip

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 12, 2011 @ 12:52am
Category: Movies / News

We’ve just now landed a fourth clip from Fright Night 3D that gives you a tour of Peter Vincent’s (David Tenenat) “collection” of vampire artifacts that includes his degree from an online vamp course. In addition, there’s an extended clip where the new “Evil” Ed Thompson (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) chats with Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) about his new neighbor.

Directed by Craig Gillespie for release on August 19, the remake to Tom Holland’s classic embraces its R-rating, and has been hoping to gain the attention of Twilight haters.

“Senior Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) finally has it all going on: he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the most coveted girl in his high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend. But trouble arrives when Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right–but everyone, including Charlie’s mom (Toni Collette), doesn’t notice. After observing some very strange activity, Charlie comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on the neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone, Charlie has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself in this Craig Gillespie-helmed revamp of the comedy-horror classic. ”
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[Set Visit] The Longest, Most Insane Report From the Set of ‘Fright Night 3D’

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on August 01, 2011 @ 2:25pm
Category: Movies / Interviews

Way, way back in September 2010, one unbelievably lucky B-D reporter (holla!) was drugged, tossed on a plane against his will and flown out to the set of Dreamworks’ Fright Night (releasing August 19th), a 3D remake of the beloved 1985 Tom Holland horror/comedy that has gone on to become one of the most well-regarded vampire films of the last 30 years. Filming at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the deliriously exciting city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I managed to get a look behind the scenes at one of the most anticipated genre releases of 2011 and chat with several members of the cast and crew, including but not limited to stars Anton Yelchin and Colin Farrell, director Craig Gillespie, screenwriter Marti Noxon and special effects makeup guru Howard Berger.

See inside for the full, and lengthy, set report. If you dare.

[Set Visit] The Longest, Most Insane Report From the Set of Fright Night 3D

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Comic-Con ’11 [Interview] ‘Fright Night’ Director Craig Gillespie

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 27, 2011 @ 5:09pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Beginning his career as an award-winning commercial director before branching out into features with the films “Mr. Woodcock” and “Lars and the Real Girl” in 2007, Craig Gillespie recently completed his third feature, the highly-anticipated remake of the 1985 vampire classic Fright Night.

He was on hand at last week’s Comic Con convention to talk about the film, which stars Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Toni Collette, David Tennant, Imogen Poots and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Evil Ed.

Below are a few highlights from our one-on-one chat:
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Third ‘Fright Night’ Trailer Pushes Dark Angle

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 27, 2011 @ 2:44pm
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Dreamworks continues an onslaught of press for Fright Night 3D with a third trailer that once again pushes the darker side of the vampire lore. Directed by Craig Gillespie for release on August 19, the remake to Tom Holland’s classic embraces its R-rating, and has been hoping to gain the attention of Twilight haters.

‘Fright Night’ Vampire “The Shark From ‘Jaws’ “

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 21, 2011 @ 11:23pm
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In the following new clip from Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) scoffs at best friend ‘Evil’ Ed Thompson’s (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) suggestion that his neighbor is “like the shark from Jaws.” It takes a jab at Twilight, which I guess is their way of proclaiming they’re an R-rated horror film.

In theaters August 19, “Senior Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) finally has it all going on: he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the most coveted girl in his high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend. But trouble arrives when Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right–but everyone, including Charlie’s mom (Toni Collette), doesn’t notice. After observing some very strange activity, Charlie comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on the neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone, Charlie has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself in this Craig Gillespie-helmed revamp of the comedy-horror classic.”
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More Footage in UK Trailer for ‘Fright Night 3D’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 21, 2011 @ 5:57pm
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Bloody Disgusting reader ‘Jarradah’ tipped us off to the UK trailer for Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D, which is premiering at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con. The third trailer features an array of new footage.

In theaters August 19, “Senior Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) finally has it all going on: he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the most coveted girl in his high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend. But trouble arrives when Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right–but everyone, including Charlie’s mom (Toni Collette), doesn’t notice. After observing some very strange activity, Charlie comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on the neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone, Charlie has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself in this Craig Gillespie-helmed revamp of the comedy-horror classic.”
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“Evil” Ed Highlights New ‘Fright Night’ Images

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 08, 2011 @ 5:39pm
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There’s literally one one reason I want to see Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D, and that’s to witness Christopher Mintz-Plasse as the new “Evil” Ed Thompson. I’m curious to see what they do with him, and if he’s able to take the role to the same dark place that Stephen Geoffreys did in Tom Holland’s 1985 original.

A slew of new images have been released that feature Mintz-Plasse, Colin Farrell as the neighbor “Jerry” and Anton Yelchin looking like he’s come straight out of the direct-to-disc Lost Boys sequels (cheese ba-bomb!!) Click the still below for the gallery.

In theaters Agust 19, “ Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”

1frightnightnew070711 Evil Ed Highlights New Fright Night Images

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 06, 2011 @ 2:08am
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The boys over at io9 have landed two exclusive images from Dreamworks’ Fright Night 3D, which is having its world premiere at the San Diego Comic-Con this month (it’s so comic related, right?) Said images feature David Tennant, who was cast as Peter Vincent in the remake. But instead of playing a doddering but lovable host of a late-night horror show, Tennant is a Vegas magician who kills vampires when he’s not writhing about on stage in his horrible Criss Angel leather pants. We can not wait to watch Tennant start killing both fake stage vampires and real-life vampires (including Collin Farrell). You’ll get to see him in action when Craig Gillespie’s flick hits theaters on August 19.

“Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”

Check out the other still at io9:

Meet the Intense Peter Vincent in Fright Night 3D

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 28, 2011 @ 4:53pm
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The international branch of Dreamworks has released a quartet of character posters for Fright Night 3D, their forthcoming remake of Tom Holland’s classic that arrives here in the States on August 19 (UK on September 2).

First, the one sheets look like a cross between a “True Blood” promotion and something MTV would release surrounding “Teen Wolf.” Second, does anybody give a lick that Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, Toni Collette or David Tennant star? Basically the images say nothing about the movie, and look more like cheesy collector’s cards from 1989 that came with a stale stick of gum than something professional.

Directed by Craig Gillespie, “Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”
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A ‘Fright Night’ Shocker: MPAA Gives Redo an R-rating

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2011 @ 10:25pm
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We don’t typically post ratings as news stories, only when there’s something that actually comes as bit of a surprise. I would have bet the farm that a PG-13 rating was awaiting DreamWorks’ Fright Night 3D redo from director Craig Gillespie. Well I’ll be damned if I was wrong.

The MPAA has rated the 3-D horror flick “R” for “bloody horror violence and language including some sexual references.”

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In the film, “Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”

Fright Night stalks into theaters August 19.
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Does the Trailer for ‘Fright Night 3D’ Bite?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 13, 2011 @ 5:53pm
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Inside you’ll find the first official trailer for DreamWorks’ Fright Night 3D redo from director Craig Gillespie.

Most of the footage makes me want to take this Friday the 13th and enjoy the original classic from Tom Holland, while there are some things that intrigue me. Mostly, I’m curious as to how well the battle between Carlie (played by Anton Yelchin) and Jerry (Colin Farrell) will play out. As for scares, I think we’re in for a slew of “jumps” as the hand to the glass indicates (blah!) Sh*t, I may just watch Distrubia again instead….

“Charlie Brewster is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”

Fright Night stalks into theaters August 19. Tell us what you think of the trailer.

Does the Trailer for Fright Night 3D Bite?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 19, 2011 @ 3:13am
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Joining the earlier batch, we just now scored two pretty sweet looks as DreamWorks’ Fright Night 3D, Craig Gillespie’s remake that’ll arrive in theaters on August 19.

One images feature Jerry (Colin Farrell), with his hand burning, ripping away a cross from Charlie (Anton Yelchin) as he unsuccessfully tries to save himself. The other (below) depicts Jerry preying on a local neighbor. Tasty!

In the film, “Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world–that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood.”

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Colin Farrell Leaves a Mark in New Bite Sized Fright Night 3D Pics!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 08, 2011 @ 3:45pm
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Updated with three brand new stills inside!

After taking a look at pixelated garbage, we just now scored a hi-res look at the first three stills from DreamWorks Fright Night 3D, Craig Gillespie’s remake that’ll arrive in theaters on August 19.

The first images will give you a first look at star Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandridge about to fang bang neighbor Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin). You’ll also get your first looks at Imogen Poots and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as the new “Evil” Ed.

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Hi Res Look at Those Fright Night 3D Images, A Trio of New Stills!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 07, 2011 @ 3:49pm
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UPDATED: Hi-res quality images here!:

I’m not exactly sure why Moviefone opted to post tiny, low quality images, but either way inside you’ll find the first ever stills from DreamWorks Fright Night 3D, Craig Gillespie’s remake that’ll arrive in theaters on August 19.