The Reason CHRIS SARANDON Almost Said NO to FRIGHT NIGHT

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Chris Sarandon (Fright Night, The Princess Bride) joins us this week for an amazing episode full of classic film nostalgia, openness on being humbled at the heights of success, and reflection on an illustrious career. Chris shares several behind the scenes stories of landing roles during auditions including how nerves helped propel his performance during his read with Al Pacino for his break in Dog Day Afternoon. We also talk about which film sent him on a mission of discovery and reflection in Africa, his favorite Andre the Giant story, and his relationship with his first wife Susan Sarandon.
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The Reason CHRIS SARANDON Almost Said NO to FRIGHT NIGHT #insideofyou #frightnight

[@themagicofd]

Fright night is still by far one of my favorite movies!!

[@user-pf7qg9lc6p]

Mine too about 80's vampire movies, also Fright night part II is best sequel, i haven't ever kept part II worse or nothing like that, part II is maybe underrated amd wrong reasons, it's great, one of cult movies

[@angelalucas4379]

To me too.

[@ronrey2010]

Same here. Iconic vampire movie on my personal list. I have to rewatch every halloween.

[@tiredofit4761]

Watched it Saturday! I love it!! I watched it when I was 16. I have seen it many times. Chris Sarandon grew up by where I lived in West Virginia. He’s such a great actor! Dog Day Afternoon is another great movie! So handsome!!!

[@rallyfamily6478]

No Brasil o filme recebeu o nome de "A hora do Espanto".

[@Ciclopea2]

And then he actually turned into a vampire during production, that's why he looks so good at 80. Thank you Mr. Sarandon for making my childhood just a bit more awesome with this movie 💖

[@dellagibson6701]

Cute little comment. He's still handsome at 80.😘

[@tonykumar9727]

Wow he's 80 never realized that

[@TylerHingleton]

Tell he's taken good care of himself as well

[@Ciclopea2]

@@TylerHingleton oh yeah, that too.

[@BriFarleyVO]

Had the honor to meet him at a convention last month. He’s so sweet and still super handsome.

[@tc4007]

There's a scene/line in the movie that always stuck with me. The Dandridge character tells Charlie "let me give you a choice I didn't have " (or something to that effect). It put a spin on Dracula as a tragic figure I hadn't seen before. Well done movie.

[@KD....]

I love fright night. Chris Sarandon was so sexy in that. He was ridiculously attractive in his youth. He aged like fine wine. He still looks friggin' phenomenal.

[@hollychavezgalleryandposts]

Exactly.

[@tasha1985]

Yes. Still attractive in his 80s but the 40's was his best looking.

[@KD....]

@@tasha1985 I agree.

[@davidoswald5749]

He definitely was the sexy vampire, but you also knew that just under that was a dude you didn't want to mess with.

[@mcgseafrass77]

Fright Night absolutely brilliant Chris was brilliant as Jerry.

[@Blue_Neptune13]

He was the best looking vampire. Tall, dark, handsome and seductive.

[@peterfranks6243]

HIS Jerry Dandridge from Fright Night IS in my opinion his crowning glory. Loved that movie from the first time I saw it in the cinema in '85.

[@saifuddinsaid2510]

I can watch this movie fright Night more than 10 times and never gets bored. In My Opinion. The Best Vampire Movie Ever

[@richardmahon2060]

Grew up with the poster for this movie over my bed, not a great idea when you suffer with nightmares but still regrets, classic poster for a classic movie.

[@dawnatkinson7704]

The soundtrack really made this movie...brilliant!

[@jbjacobs9514]

I saw the movie on its opening weekend and then the next day I ran out and bought the LP of the soundtrack! Then later the book adaptation. hehe

[@dawnatkinson7704]

@@jbjacobs9514 I didn't know there was a book adaptation!

[@jbjacobs9514]

@@dawnatkinson7704 It has the poster picture on the front of the book. And another version had a dark color with a fang coming out of the Fright Night. Funny silly story: back in 85 when it came out, my friend did a book report in her English class (she was in sort of a lower English level than me) on this movie. The teacher had a problem with it because the story took place in "the future". The movie came out in the summer and the book says "Fall 1985 setting" and the teacher wouldn't accept that it could be in the "future". It was so stupid.

[@MKF30]

He was great in Fright Night and Child's Play. I hope he comes back to Chucky would be cool.

[@awakeenlighten2298]

He was the best in FRIGHT NIGHT!

[@TylerHingleton]

Him or Roddy McDowall, due to the fact, how the latter was such a damn coward after he found out Charley was telling the truth about Jerry lmao

[@diyeana]

I love Fright Night and I'm so glad Chris said yes!

[@landeno]

Wowww. He’s 80??? Just wow. He looks so good.

[@davidoswald5749]

Chris Sarandon IS Fright Night, he played Jerry to perfection - I can't picture anyone else in that role.

[@rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759]

I love the original Fright Night he was in🖤

[@tiredofit4761]

Watched it Saturday! I love it!! I watched it when I was 16. I have seen it many times. Chris Sarandon grew up by where I lived in West Virginia. He’s such a great actor! Dog Day Afternoon is another great movie! So handsome!!!

[@845835]

He was genuinely a scary vampire.

[@derekseven1647]

Chris looks great. He could;d do a sequel for sure.

[@mikhaelis]

This was the best vampire movie ever made. It made you feel the dear and horror of living next to a monster who is going to kill you and no one believes you because you're a kid. Jerry Dandridge changed the Hollywood trope of vampires. He didn't wear black cape. he was charming and charismatic and wise. And he embraced the natur of the monster he had become, with brief moments of remembering his humanity. And it has one of the best soundtracks of any 80s movie.

[@daviamase1005]

Precisely put so well!! My thoughts exactly 🙂!!

[@Wolfie66]

Can't imagine anybody but Chris Sarandon playing Jerry! One of my favorite horror movies!

[@christihigashi5078]

I am eternally grateful that he took the role. He is the main reason I watch that movie incessantly

[@MedullarisConus]

So many memories 😢 I watched it with my mom in 1985 , RIP Momy😢

[@jamesmorant1406]

Fright Night is my favorite vampire movie and Chris Sarandon is my favorite vampire

[@mxbrecher4]

He’s such a sweet man just saw him today he’s the best

[@leyla9914]

I did text him a long message wanted to tell how much I love him. And sent an e-mail. One of his team's member's said "he don't respond the messages which UNREALISTIC and takes his time" e mailed me back. And then Chris ignored the comments I wrote on the post which I asked polietly to chech his dm. He liked everyone's comment except mine. That broke my heart. That was really rude being ignored. I wanna believe his instagram runs by someone else (manager or smth) because that was (also the mail) so rude. And broke my heart

[@SecretiaTV]

You sound like a stalker -@@leyla9914

[@edwardgirard6983]

I met Chris at a Comic-Con a few years back. He's a super nice guy, very polite, and humble.

[@SuperPrince73]

I love fright night. IMO this man played the best vampire

[@jreamlucido]

My # 1 favorite horror movie ever. Their will be none like, Chris Sarandon. 💜💜💜💜

[@TheBermudaMan]

Apparently, there was one pitch for the FRIGHT NIGHT remake which would've starred Chris playing himself in the Peter Vincent role, after a fan of the original FRIGHT NIGHT experiences a similar situation with a real vampire moving in next door to his house. As far as remake ideas go, it was absolutely fucking brilliant. So of COURSE Hollywood didn't go for it.

[@taniaramaki5142]

I only saw the first one and I was bewitched it I already knew him through all his previous performances unfortunately he disappeared from greek screens and it is the first time I hear of him in twenty years I am so glad to be able to see him again through interviews as he remains charming and he was my favourite

[@Angelenowithacamera]

He was just perfect! I love this story! It is so cool they all hang out. RIP Roddy. I am glad everyone else is pretty much still here.

[@finch45lear]

Throughly entertaining movie. I saw it in the theatre when it was released in 1985 and just loved it. The cast was awesome.

[@jbthatfunnyguybolder3789]

Looooove Chris Sarandon in fright night then child's play princess bride legend

[@bogdawson2323]

The best Lex and the best vampire talking to each other.

[@jbjacobs9514]

Loved Chris from the 70s and then in 1979 in The Sentinel. When I saw Fright Night, I was just crazy about you (and of course later in Child's Play and on Judging Amy and in Alanis Morissette's music video)! When Fright Night came out, I was so in love with the film, my best friend and I went to see it EVERY Sunday for the summer. It was just so wonderful and fun and scary and funny. I went for Roddy but stayed for you, Chris! You were a delightfully perfect Jerry Dandridge. You made vampires sexy, much like Frank Langella did in 1979 but also with a wink to the audience! I loved the music, the story, the goofy William Ragsdale's Charlie, Roddy's Vampire Killer, Billy Cole, and even the nutty cop, Art J Evans! I even bought the film-book version.

[@janeeyre157]

I've watched this movie so many times that I've lost count. Jerry Dandridge is the most compelling vampire ever.

[@thomasjones4265]

Did everyone spot him in the Fright Night Remake?

[@rickg8015]

Yep!

[@rodriguezharrell4024]

… and you made this movie a classic!!!! Thank you Mr. Sarandon.

[@lindamawdsley6130]

It could have been so different but fate obviously guided him down the correct path to give him his well deserved success 🤗

[@pamabbey3057]

Still handsome.🎉

[@junior6677]

Fright night 1985 Classic

[@jillczerwinski8870]

SO glad CS did the movie! Top of my list of favorites!

[@jeanemlicar]

I love both Fright Night & Smallville!!!

[@bigsexy412]

He has aged so well ❤❤❤❤❤

[@r.d.durfey5862]

After watching this movie...I told the girls at work...that vampire and only that vampire, can bite me anytime. Chris melts my heart in Fright Night...and is an all time favorite. 😉😄

[@daviamase1005]

I'm sooo glad he did Fright Night. And I was so glad that he was in Child's Play as well-- I was super stoked to see him in it too!

[@angelalinderman9985]

I'm watching Fright night right now! Chris is still gorgeous! He IS a vampire 🤣🦇🦇🦇🦇 I fell in love with Jerry Dandridge when I first saw this awesome film in 85' when I was 13. I'm so happy the cast are all still friends, I didn't expect that! How wonderful! I miss the 80's but that made me smile 😁💜👍

[@james7ch]

Glad he decided to do it! He nailed the role. Great portrayal of The Noble Dracula. 😎

[@johnny6610]

This guy gave me nightmares as a kid but Chucky got him for me 😂

[@e22378]

Great interview!!!!!!

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Such an incredible movie.

[@sajohnmello]

Chris Sarandon, Legend.

[@jojo6028]

Favorite movie AND book

[@StLProgressive]

Fright Night is one of my favorite vampire movies. Sarandon was so good as Jerry Dandritch, so incredibly seductive. His scenes with Amy almost fried my teenage brain when it came out, lol. It always gave me a thrill, since my name is also Amy. Still does, if I’m heading honest. 😂🤣🖤

[@daoyang5988]

Chris Sarandon voice actor played of Kurotowa from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. "Kurotowa." is the tertiary antagonist of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. He is Kushana's right hand man. Appearance in Act 1 haos contestir Vol 1.

[@jefft7705]

Man one of the best vampire movies ever. He played the role perfectly. This movie is up there with the lost boys imo

[@pauljosham2551]

Chris is an amazing actor ,a character actor of drama action and horror..I hope a new fright night film will feature Chris and the rest of the fright night original cast..number 2 was good ,sadly no Peter Vincent...the great Roddy McDowell passed away now

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

It’s a great movie that has entertained millions of people.

[@MrLourie]

'Fright Night' wouldn't be the same without Chris Sarandon. But then he had a cameo in the remake which should have never seen the light of day.

[@josephharnett5075]

Good performance on his part help make the movie work became a fan Chis Sarandon after that all respect for his acting ability 👏

[@brenttaylordotus]

He was born and raised in Beckley, WV. Just a bit of trivia.

[@nancysorto4769]

I can't imagine Jerry Dandridge being portrayed by anyone else but Chris.

[@daoyang5988]

Chris Sarandon guest stars! Guest starring with Chris Sarandon as Kurotowa (voice)

[@Ah-ed6ie]

Fright night, childs play and boudega of blood my 3 faves films A vampire a cop and a timid evangelist.

[@BridgetteBentley]

Chris is so Handsome!!💙☺️ fave movie ever👏🏽 after The Sentinel, that was creeepyyy

[@heiwatozenryosa]

Classic!

[@FUY735]

Chris is so good

[@elizabethhuie563]

Fright Night is a favorite vampire movie. He is still so handsome!!!

[@zerocool1344]

He was the image of the 80s

[@kimwestwood8840]

Are you the guy in Cursed? Look familiar. Fright Night is a great classic

[@khristicamp9416]

Still love Fright Night! Was 15 when it came out and I absolutely loved the club scene! 😉

[@MrCageCat]

Fright Night still one of my favourite 1980s/horror films to date and Jerry Dandridge still one of my favourite vampires to date.

[@angelalucas4379]

The best vampire in all world.❤❤❤

[@user-pf7qg9lc6p]

Well. Fright night ia 80's best movie, also very atmospheric and actors fits their roles, it wouldn't nothing without Chris Sarandon in Jerry Dandridge fit in vampire, so i see that. Exactly the same thing, in Regine fit Julie Carmen, fit in female vampire, both movies are succeed and cult movies

[@Susieq26754]

Nobody played a vampire like you! A real vampire can con people into thinking they are not.

[@cynicsupreme]

Getting older sucks. Great movie!

[@fabiolopez9889]

Fright night is one the best movie vampire by great director TOM HOLLAND

[@MyBichSustained]

Mr. Skellington!

[@tracygillum5160]

The sentinel

[@JOECANDELA22]

Another great horror film Chris was in. That movie has great "Rosemary's Baby" vibes to it.

[@74Spyderman]

The movie about a vampire with a taste for chicken

[@MegamanX-ff6dv]

#ReturnChuckyseason 3

[@greghunt3790]

He was the slickest coolest vampire ever.. Fright nightwas a comedy and still Jerry Dandridge managed to be menacing.. As a kid I really thought Chros Sarandon was a real God dam vampire.

[@jillhixon4736]

So hot in fright night

[@Wienerblutable]

He was really good in that, only the cloth didn’t age well;)

[@mummra7]

funny how he relays this story to the clown who walked away from the best role he could ever hope for and helped destroy the best superman series of all time in the process. hey....,.how's that career goin' mike?

[@BIGMIKESKNUTTS]

Best vampire ever

[@bruceaustin1373]

You were great in "Fright Night" as well as "Princess Bride".....thank you for the great memories!!

[@ridiculousman1664]

Ah fright night. My favourite

[@JusticeOuinn420]

I absolutely adored Chris Sarandon as the voice of Jack Skellington!!!! I am peepin out his Nightmare before Christmas stuff in the background...ZEROOOO!!!!