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‘Fright Night’ - New Prequel Novel Will Take Place in 1970s Manhattan - Bloody Disgusting https://share.google/RQdBUZ37iSs2H9Rh1

[Shared directly from the BD article, but didn’t seem to work for whatever reason]

Bestselling author Michael Harbron is writing the official prequel to the movie, marking a new chapter in the cult franchise. The project is a collaboration with the film’s original creator, Tom Holland. The announcement comes as the cult classic celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

Best known for his supernatural-horror series, Interview with the Devil, Harbron will also play a key role in shaping the Fright Night universe – expanding its mythology, deepening its lore, and building narrative threads that connect future stories.

“This is a homecoming for me. Fright Night was the first horror movie I ever saw, and I’m honored to be writing its prequel,” said Harbron. “I’m going to deliver more evil, more paranoia, and something darker – setting the stage for a whole universe of stories to come.”

The novel will explore the events that unfolded before Fright Night: Origins during a gritty and culturally explosive Manhattan in the 1970s. It takes a bold, atmospheric approach – fusing the pulpy charm of the original with immersive world-building and classic Americana horror.

“Michael’s vision captures the heart of what made Fright Night endure – while expanding it into something darker, smarter, and more dangerous,” said Holland. “This isn’t nostalgia. It’s evolution.”

Fright Night is set for release in October 2025.