Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
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.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
109 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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