The panel discussion took place at Texas Frightmare Weekend 2017 and featured a reunion of the cast and crew of the film “Fright Night.”
The panelists discussed the enduring popularity of “Fright Night,” noting that the film has been passed down through generations and has spawned sequels, comic books, and video games.
The panelists reflected on the making of the film, including the creative freedom they had, the importance of character relationships, and the humanity portrayed in the story.
They also discussed the challenges of the film industry, including corporate influence and budget constraints, and how “Fright Night” was made with a smaller budget.
The panelists considered the possibility of an alternate universe where characters Charlie and Jerry are friends, and pondered potential plot twists for a hypothetical continuation of the story.
