Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
- PG-13
- 1h 48m
- 2009
38%
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Welcome to the Cirque Du Freak, a traveling sideshow filled with magical creatures, misunderstood freaks, and the mysterious vampire, Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly). Drawn to the dark, unpredictable world of the Cirque, 16-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) decides to trade in his ordinary life for a chance to become an immortal vampire. As Darren explores his newfound powers and faces unexpected enemies, he’ll find that his existence as a member of the undead is filled with more challenges, suspense and fun than he ever thought possible. Based on the best-selling book series and co-starring Salma Hayek, Ken Watanabe, and Willem Dafoe, it’s a fast-paced, suspenseful journey critics call, “Imaginative!” (Peter Hall, Cinematical.com)
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score
TOMATOMETER®
38%Critics Consensus: This overstuffed, scattershot vampire flick suffers from poor characterization and an unwieldy mix of scares and chuckles.
Reviews
Film.com
Laremy Legel
June 22, 2017
At the Movies
Michael Phillips
This is one of the worst films of the year.
December 14, 2018
Los Angeles Times
Betsy Sharkey
Unfortunately Weitz can't quite get a handle on what the film should be, despite teaming up with t...
June 21, 2017
Hollywood Reporter
Kirk Honeycutt
A vampire movie in sore need of a transfusion.
December 14, 2018
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Common Sense Media
age 12+Common Sense Says
Teen vampire flick is scarier, edgier than the book series.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that amped-up violence and language make The Vampire's Assistant movie too mature for younger tween fans of the Cirque du Freak books it's based on. There are several disturbing scenes of vampires stabbing, punching, kicking, and otherwise wiping the floor with each other (although none of it gets particularly gory), along with potentially disturbing images of circus "freaks" and fairly regular use of words like "s--t," "a--hole," and the like. Although the sexuality is on the mild side (especially for a vampire tale), there are a few kisses and a brief glimpse of the protagonist about to suck blood from a willing love interest.
A Lot or A Little?
The parents’ guide to what’s in this movie.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Horror, Fantasy
- Release Date:October 23, 2009
- Languages:English, Spanish
- Captions:English, Spanish
- Audio Format:5.1
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