Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant 2009
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Darren Shan
as Larten Crepsley
as Steve
as Evra the Snake Boy
as Madame Truska
as Rebecca
as Mr. Tiny
as Murlaugh
as Annie
as Mr. Shan
Director:
Writer:
Paul Weitz, Darren Shan, Brian Helgeland
Stars:
Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit, Salma Hayek Pinault, Jessica Carlson, Michael Cerveris, Ray Stevenson, Morgan Saylor, Don McManus,
Genres:
Adventure,Fantasy,Action,Thriller
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PW
DS
Cast
as Darren Shan
as Larten Crepsley
as Steve
as Evra the Snake Boy
as Madame Truska
as Rebecca
as Mr. Tiny
as Murlaugh
as Annie
as Mr. Shan
as Mr. Tall
as Alexander Ribs
as Rhamus Twobellies
as Gavner Purl
as Gertha Teeth
as Mr. Kersey
as Wolfman
as Corma Limbs
as Loaf Head
as Mrs. Shan
as Student in Hallway and Classroom
as Trucker
as Singing Dad
as Pete
as Vampaneze (uncredited)
as Madame Truska's Man (uncredited)
as Madame Truska's Man (uncredited)
as Voice
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