From Sci-Fi Wire
We know what you’re thinking: “Oh, God, not another one.” Seems like every vampire book is being adapted as a movie or TV series, and Darren Shan’s saga is the latest: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. Shan has written 12 books in the Darren Shan saga (yes, the hero is named after the author), and the first film incorporates the first three stories.
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Chris Massoglia plays Darren Shan in the film. Darren discovers that the host of a local freak show, Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly), is actually a vampire.
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The trailer looks magical and funny. Having more than just vampires in a love triangle will definitely be a breathe of fresh air and only Salma Hayek can wear a beard and still look pretty.
Will you be seeing Cirque du Freak this weekend?