Summary:
Teenager Darren Shan is an excellent student and the pride and joy of his perfect middle-class family; his best friend is the reckless Steve. When they receive a flyer with an advertisement for a freak show, they sneak to the theater to see the attractions. The ringmaster is a vampire called Larten Crepsley, that has a lethal spider. After the show, Steve tells Darren to go home. However he returns and overhears Steve unsuccessfully trying to convince Larten to transform him into a vampire. Darren steals Larten's spider which bites Steve later and he seeks out Larten asking for an antidote for his friend. Larten proposes a deal to Darren.
| Runtime: | 109 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language. |
| Production: | Universal Pictures |
| Genres: | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Paul Weitz | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Brian Helgeland | Screenplay |
| Darren Shan | Series Of Books |
| Paul Weitz | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Chris Massoglia | Darren Shan |
| John C. Reilly | Larten Crepsley |
| Salma Hayek | Madame Truska |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Colleen Camp | Mrs. Shan |
| Daniel Newman | Pete |
| Don McManus | Mr. Shan |
| Frankie Faison | Rhamus Twobellies |
| Jessica Carlson | Rebecca |
| Josh Hutcherson | Steve |
| Ken Watanabe | Mr. Tall |
| Michael Cerveris | Mr. Tiny |
| Morgan Saylor | Annie |
| Orlando Jones | Alexander Ribs |
| Patrick Fugit | Evra The Snake Boy |
| Ray Stevenson | Murlaugh |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Andrew Miano | Executive Producer |
| Courtney Pledger | Executive Producer |
| Dan Kolsrud | Executive Producer |
| Ewan Leslie | Producer |
| John Swallow | Co-Producer |
| Kerry Kohansky | Executive Producer |
| Lauren Shuler Donner | Producer |
| Rodney Liber | Executive Producer |
| Sarah Radclyffe | Executive Producer |
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