
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.
Directed by Paul Weitz
Produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media
A darkly fantastical coming-of-age adventure centered on a teenage boy's transformation into a vampire, blending circus spectacle with supernatural thrills and the tension of a life-altering choice.
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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Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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