Fright Night Part 2
“Do you have a taste for terror? The suckers are back.”
Synopsis
After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial killer posing as a vampire. But when Regine, a mysterious actress and her entourage move into Peter Vincent's apartment block, the nightmare starts again - and this time it's personal!
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Fright Night - Part 2 ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-05
Top Cast
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William Ragsdale
Charley Brewster
Roddy McDowall
Peter Vincent
Traci Lind
Alex
Julie Carmen
Regine Dandrige
Jon Gries
Louie
Russell Clark
Belle
Brian Thompson
Bozworth
Merritt Butrick
Richard "Richie" Green
Ernie Sabella
Dr. Scott Harrison
Alexander Folk
Sergeant
Matt Landers
Mel
Rochelle Ashana
Art Major
Josh Richman
Fritzy
John Lafayette
Bartender
Neith Hunter
Young Admirer
Karen Anders
Mrs. Stern
Blair Tefkin
Bernice
Scanlon Gail
Watch Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Lee Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Lee Wallace, Tim Metcalfe, Tom Holland, Miguel Tejada-Flores
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Fright Night Part 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- The Vista Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Lee Wallace
Tommy Lee Wallace, Tim Metcalfe, Tom Holland, Miguel Tejada-Flores
Brad Fiedel
Mark Irwin, Karen Grossman
Jay Cassidy
Mort Engelberg, Miguel Tejada-Flores, Herb Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Tommy Lee Wallace
Writer
Tim Metcalfe
Writer
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Tommy Lee Wallace
Director
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Miguel Tejada-Flores
Producer
Herb Jaffe
Producer
Dean Tschetter
Production Design
Miguel Tejada-Flores
Writer
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Edward J. Ulrich
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fright Night Part 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fright Night Part 2 about?
After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial killer posing as a vampire. But when Regine, a mysterious actress and her entourage move into Peter Vincent's apartment block, the nightmare starts again - and this time it's personal!
Who directed Fright Night Part 2?
Fright Night Part 2 was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.
Who stars in Fright Night Part 2?
The principal cast of Fright Night Part 2 includes William Ragsdale, Roddy McDowall, Traci Lind, Julie Carmen, Jon Gries.
When was Fright Night Part 2 released and how long is it?
Fright Night Part 2 was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Fright Night Part 2 make at the box office?
Fright Night Part 2 grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fright Night Part 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fright Night Part 2 was composed by Brad Fiedel.
Is Fright Night Part 2 based on a book or true story?
Fright Night Part 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Tom Holland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fright Night Part 2?
Fright Night Part 2 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).