Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
ActionAdventureFantasyThriller
Dating from 2009, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant sits in the action, adventure and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Paul Weitz. The cast includes Ray Stevenson, Kristen Schaal and Willem Dafoe. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
61Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
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Cast & crew
- Paul WeitzDirector
- Ray Stevensonas Murlaugh
- Kristen Schaalas Gertha Teeth
- Willem Dafoeas Gavner Purl
- Patrick Fugitas Evra the Snake Boy
- Orlando Jonesas Alexander Ribs
- Don McManusas Mr. Shan
- Salma Hayek Pinaultas Madame Truska
- Josh Hutchersonas Steve
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Questions about Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
- What genre is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller.
- Who stars in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
- Ray Stevenson, Kristen Schaal, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Fugit, Orlando Jones appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
- Paul Weitz directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant.
- How long is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
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