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I Hate These ‘Fright Night’ Character Posters

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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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Second ‘Fright Night’ Trailer Throws Heavy Jab at ‘Twilight’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 06, 2011 @ 11:50pm
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MTV has premiered a second trailer from the R-rated Fright Night 3D that takes a serious jab at Summit’s Twilight franchise. It’s a low quality video that will be uploaded with HD when it becomes available. In case you missed out, you can watch the first clip here.

In the Craig Gillespie-directed remake arriving in theaters August 19, “Senior Charlie Brewster 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 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.”

Click here for our report from the edit bay, with the clip awaiting inside.
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A Heart-to-Heart with First ‘Fright Night 3D’ Clip

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 31, 2011 @ 4:22am
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MTV has premiered the first clip from the now R-rated Fright Night 3D that features vampire Jerry (Colin Farrell) having a little heart-to-heart conversation with his snoopy new neighbor Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin). It’s a vampire flick, how about showing some teeth?

Click here for our report from the edit bay, with the clip awaiting inside.
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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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Special Feature: A Visit to the Editing Bay of ‘Fright Night 3D’!

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on May 15, 2011 @ 9:54pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

Coming out in theaters on August 19th, Fright Night 3D is an updating of the beloved 1985 vampire movie that became a surprise box-office hit on its release over 25 years ago.

In anticipation of the film’s debut, Dreamworks recently invited B-D to visit the editing bay and view about 20 minutes of footage from the remake, which stars Anton Yelchin as Charley Brewster and Colin Farrell as mysterious next-door neighbor Jerry Dandridge, who turns out to be an unrepentant bloodsucker intent on making Charley’s life a living hell.

Afterwards B-D reporter Chris Eggertsen sat down with Yelchin and Farrell, as well as director Craig Gillespie, to get their take on comparisons to the ’85 version, Jerry’s altogether more brutal nature in the remake, and what we can expect the breakdown of practical vs. CG effects to be. Also, we learned that one of the film’s original stars (guess who?) will indeed have a cameo. See inside for the full report.
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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.

Fright Night

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on August 02, 1985 @ 12:00am
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For young Charlie Brewster, nothing could be better than an old horror movie late at night. Two men move in next door, and for Charlie with his horror movie experience, there can be no doubt that their strange behavior is explained by the fact that they are a vampire and his undead day guardian. The only one who can help him hunt them down is a washed-up actor, Peter Vincent, who hosts Charlie’s favorite TV show, Fright Night. Vincent doesn’t really believe that vampires exist, but does it for the money…