Is Fright Night scary?

Yes, properly. Fright Night is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Fright Night?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Fright Night rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Not one for kids.

Fright Night (2011)

Film · 1h 46m · Rated R

Comedy, Horror

A teenager's suspicions about his new neighbor lead to a darkly comic and briskly paced vampire hunt.

Campy and pulpy. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu, Peacock, Fandango at Home (free) and Tubi (free).

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Fright Night parents guide

No surprises for an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Fright Night scary?: Yes, properly. Fright Night is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Fright Night?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Fright Night rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Not one for kids.

What is Fright Night about?

A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.