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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

2009-10-23 · 109 min · ★ 5.9

Adventure · Fantasy · Action · Thriller

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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Directors
Paul Weitz
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Depth of Field
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 28,169,671

Top Cast

Chris MassogliaChris MassogliaDarren Shan
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyLarten Crepsley
Josh HutchersonJosh HutchersonSteve
Patrick FugitPatrick FugitEvra the Snake Boy
Salma Hayek PinaultSalma Hayek PinaultMadame Truska
Jessica CarlsonRebecca
Michael CerverisMichael CerverisMr. Tiny
Ray StevensonRay StevensonMurlaugh
Morgan SaylorMorgan SaylorAnnie
Don McManusDon McManusMr. Shan
Ken WatanabeKen WatanabeMr. Tall
Orlando JonesOrlando JonesAlexander Ribs
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonRhamus Twobellies
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeGavner Purl
Kristen SchaalKristen SchaalGertha Teeth
Patrick BreenPatrick BreenMr. Kersey
Tom Woodruff Jr.Tom Woodruff Jr.Wolfman
Jane KrakowskiJane KrakowskiCorma Limbs
Drew Rin VarickDrew Rin VarickLoaf Head
Colleen CampColleen CampMrs. Shan

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