Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Where to Watch Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) (Legally)

Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.
Oct 23, 2009 US 109 min 12A
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Adventure Fantasy Action Thriller
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2009), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Thriller, with a runtime around 109 minutes.

Top billed names include Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, vampire, spider, wolfman, best friend, antidote, based on young adult novel

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Chris Massoglia
Chris Massoglia
as Darren Shan
John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
as Larten Crepsley
Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson
as Steve
Patrick Fugit
Patrick Fugit
as Evra the Snake Boy
Salma Hayek Pinault
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Madame Truska
Jessica Carlson
Jessica Carlson
as Rebecca
Michael Cerveris
Michael Cerveris
as Mr. Tiny
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson
as Murlaugh
Morgan Saylor
Morgan Saylor
as Annie
Don McManus
Don McManus
as Mr. Shan