

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009-10-23 · 109 min · ★ 5.9
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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Production details
- 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 MassogliaDarren Shan
John C. ReillyLarten Crepsley
Josh HutchersonSteve
Patrick FugitEvra the Snake Boy
Salma Hayek PinaultMadame Truska
Michael CerverisMr. Tiny
Ray StevensonMurlaugh
Morgan SaylorAnnie
Don McManusMr. Shan
Ken WatanabeMr. Tall
Orlando JonesAlexander Ribs
Frankie FaisonRhamus Twobellies
Willem DafoeGavner Purl
Kristen SchaalGertha Teeth
Patrick BreenMr. Kersey
Tom Woodruff Jr.Wolfman
Jane KrakowskiCorma Limbs
Drew Rin VarickLoaf Head
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