Fright Night (Reboot) Collection
In 2009, DreamWorks announced that it would be overseeing a remake of Fright Night. Mike De Luca, Michael Gaeta, and Alison Rosenzweig are the producers. Marti Noxon wrote the script and Craig Gillespie would direct the remake, and it was financed by Steven Spielberg with his company DreamWorks. Anton Yelchin to play the lead as teenage Charlie Brewster who thinks his next door neighbor is a vampire. Toni Collette plays Charlie's mother. Colin Farrell plays the antagonist/charismatic neighbor/vampire Jerry Dandrige. Scottish actor David Tennant plays the role of Peter Vincent. The remake was followed by a non-sequel sequel, titled Fright Night 2, which was released direct-to-video on October 1, 2013 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Fright Night (Reboot) Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.6/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.6. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Fright Night (Reboot) Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Fright Night standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Fright Night
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....
Fright Night 2: New Blood
By day Gerri Dandridge is a sexy professor, but by night she transforms into a real-life vampire with an unquenchable thirst for human blood. When a group of hi...
Common Questions about Fright Night (Reboot) Collection
How many movies are in the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection?
There are currently 2 movies in the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection, starting from Fright Night to the latest release, Fright Night 2: New Blood.
What is the best order to watch the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection?
The best way to watch the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection is usually in release order: starting with Fright Night and ending with Fright Night 2: New Blood. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Fright Night (Reboot) Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Fright Night in this franchise.