FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)

May 29, 30 & June 1, 2025
Fright Night
Introduced by Olympia Film Society’s Jeff Windley on 6/1 at 7pm
Meet Jerry Dandrige. He’s sweet, sexy, and he likes to sleep in late. You might think he’s the perfect neighbor. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there’s just one thing you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red and straight from the jugular! It’s Fright Night, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry’s deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry’s bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can’t get anybody to believe him, he turns to tv horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the “great Vampire Killer” of the movies. If you love being scared, Fright Night will give you the nightmare of your life.
Dir. Tom Holland / 1985 / US / 106 min

“I picked Fright Night because it bridged the gap between the era of (often campy) late night monster flicks and contemporary horror, without compromising on the appeal of either. William Ragsdale, Roddy McDowell and especially Chris Sarandon all shined convincingly in their respective roles. It’s a classic I need no persuasion or hypnosis for returning to on any given night.” – Jeff Windley, Olympia Film Society

“A lot of fun.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

SCREENING: THU 5/29 7PM; FRI 5/30 4PM; SUN 6/1 7PM (Introduced by Jeff Windley)

$13 GA & $10 OFS. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.