Look out for the ever excellent ray stevenson as murlagh. The vampires assistant does right, theres something about the film that just doesnt work. The vampires assistant is the 2009 film adaptation of the first three books of the book series, the saga of darren shan, by author darren shan. The vampires assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a 200yearold truce between warring. The series was adapted to a film entitled cirque du freak. The series is preceded by shans saga of larten crepsley series.
But when he and his buddy stumble upon a traveling freak show, things begin to change inside darren. Adapted from darren oshaughnessys book series the saga of darren shan, cirque du freak. Ken watanabe, josh hutcherson, chris massoglia, ray stevenson, patrick. Murlough ray stevenson attempts to abduct darren chris massoglia in a cemetery. It didnt take much talking into for me to watch it, all my husband said was it has john c.
See more ideas about patrick fugit, good books and orlando jones. Based on the hugely popular series of young adult books, cirque du freak tells the frightening tale of a boy who unknowingly breaks a 200yearold truce between two warring factions of vampires. After a series of events, darren must leave his normal life and go on the road with the cirque du freak and become a vampire. Oct 23, 2009 three books from darren shans popular vampirecentric 12book saga cirque du freak have been smooshed together to make cirque du freak. For the political activist of the same name, see ray stevenson political activist. He is known for playing titus pullo in the bbc hbo television series rome 20052007 and in film as dagonet in king arthur 2004. The source material is a series of young adult books known as cirque du freak or the saga of darren shan, written by darren oshaughnessy who writes under his protagonists. Paul weitz and brian helgeland, based on the books by darren shan.
Welcome to the cirque du freak, a traveling sideshow filled with magical creatures, misunderstood freaks, and the mysterious vampire, larten crepsley john c. Chicago for everything that paul weitzs cirque du freak. In cirque du freak, 14 yearold darren shan massoglia is a normal suburban kid whose life is forever changed after visiting a traveling freak show, dubbed the cirque du freak, along with his. The vampires assistant 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I wanted to join this club while i was still on the 6th book. For several months i have been slowly collecting the cirque du freak books. Jan 04, 2000 cirque du freak is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Any information provided in this contact form may be processed by itg in accordance with itgs privacy notice name. Cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection.
Drawn to the dark, unpredictable world of the cirque, 16yearold darren chris massoglia decides to trade in his ordinary life for a chance to become an immortal vampire. Accidentally impaled through the stomach with a machete. However, if you have never read the books, i am sure you would enjoy this goth com. A living nightmare is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan real name darren oshaugnessy, published in january 2000.
The vampires assistant started, i knew it was an adaptation from a young adult novel, it just has that feel to it. The vampires assistant manages to avoid coming off as just another harry potter clone thanks to a smartly written and fastmoving screenplay, some inspired set pieces, and colorful characters portrayed by a talented cast. Like those kids horror classics, cirque du freak is a comingofage tale in which maturity is hastened by horrific discoveries of alternate realms. A vampires assistant is an endearingly goofy teenvampire tale reminiscent of the goonies or lost boys. Based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak. Chris massoglia darren shan, salma hayek madame truska, ray stevenson murlaugh, john c. Cirque du freak is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan. George raymond stevenson born 25 may 1964 is a northern irish actor. The story begins with darren shan and his best friend steve leopard leonard visiting an illegal freak show where an encounter with a vampire and a deadly. Three books from darren shans popular vampirecentric 12book saga cirque du freak have been smooshed together to make cirque du freak.
See the complete cirque du freak series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Buy cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection killers of the dawn, lord of the shadows, trials of death, sons of destiny, living nightmare, vampires assistant, tunnels of blood, vampire prince, hunters of the dusk by darren shan isbn. Reilly, josh hutcherson, michael cerveris screenplay. The only time i ever abused a cirque du freak book is when larten. As of october 2008, the book has been published in 33 countries around the world, in 30 different languages. The film debuted on dvd and bluray disc in canada, the united kingdom. The vampires assistant, based on the popular series of books by darren shan, is a fantasyadventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200yearold truce between two. No, it is by no means a typical vampire movie and thats a good thing. Blood trilogy of the book series the saga of darren shan by author darren shan. Sixteenyearold darren chris massoglia is your typical adolescent. The movie began filming on february 8, 2008 in new orleans and wrapped up june 3, 2008. Reilly as larten crepsley chris massoglia as darren shan3 willem dafoe as gavner purl4 vampaneze ray stevenson as murlouh 562 brandon molale as vampaneze troy. Adapted from the first three books in the bestselling 12volume cirque du freak. Jessica carlson, michael cerveris, ray stevenson, patrick fugit, salma hayek, willem.
The recommended books have similar subject matters, or just have the same overall feel of darrens books. A stylish and darkly playful franchise starter that successfully balances supernatural thrills with tongueincheek humor, cirque du freak. Cirque du freak series, the saga of larten crepsley series, the demonata series, and the thin executioner. Pulled into a fantastic life of misunderstood sideshow freaks and grotesque creatures of the night, one teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence and fulfill his destiny in a place drawn. Some of the movie was filmed on a set constructed within new orleans city park, approximately. The vampires assistant murlaugh 2009 the super hero squad show the punisher 2009. Michael cerveris then captures ray s soul and transforms it into one of his little person minions the book of eli redridge. The vampires assistant united states, 2009 director. Tiny toss them a flyer for the cirque du freak, a travelling. The saga of darren shan in the united states is a young adult 12part book series written by darren shan pen name of darren oshaughnessy about the struggle of a boy who has become involved in the world of vampires. See more ideas about books, lord loss and ray stevenson. Willem dafoe, salma hayek, jessica carlson, michael cerveris, ray. The vampires assistant is a 2009 american dark fantasy film adaptation of the vampire blood trilogy of the book series the saga of darren shan by author darren shan. This film is a vampire teen thriller which was quite exciting and contains lots of action.
Oct 23, 2009 the vampire trend continues, but the only authentic bloodsuckers in cirque du freak are its producers and studio execs. Cirque du freak was first published in great britain by harpercollins in 2000, and was later published in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rowling did for wizards, darren shans 12book cirque du freak series tells the story of a young outsider inducted into a traveling freak. The vampires assistant salma hayek in cirque du freak. Cirque du freak was first published in great britain by harpercollins in 2000, and was later published in the vampire blood series in 2003 and 2004. Josh hutcherson as steve leopard leonard ray stevenson as murlough. I should have been able to tell by the title but as soon as cirque du freak. However, if you have never read the books, i am sure you would enjoy this gothcom. Aug 18, 2009 in cirque du freak, 14 yearold darren shan massoglia is a normal suburban kid whose life is forever changed after visiting a traveling freak show, dubbed the cirque du freak, along with his. The cirque du freak book series by darren shan includes books cirque du freak, the vampires assistant, tunnels of blood, and several more. If you can get past the fact that they are childrens books, they are a great read. Finally it has a very unique take on vampires and how they are made, live and just about everything else. They do, and together they go to cirque du freak where they see many strange acts including a wolfman and a bearded lady.
May 31, 2011 based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak. See more ideas about orlando jones, patrick fugit and ray stevenson. He and his friend steve find out about a freak show coming to town and work hard at trying to find tickets. Chris massoglia, salma hayek, willem dafoe, ken watanabe, ray stevenson, patrick fugit, jessica carlson, john c. Vampire novice, darren rejoint le cirque du freak, une revue ambulante peuplee. The vampires assistant is the 2009 film adaptation of the first three books of. Add image ray stevenson plays murlough on cirque du freak. The vampires assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a 200yearold truce between warring factions of vampires. Willem dafoe, salma hayek, jessica carlson, michael cerveris, ray stevenson, orlando jones, jane krakowski. The vampire trend continues, but the only authentic bloodsuckers in cirque du freak are its producers and studio execs. The film takes place in america, shown through common american features. It is part of the vampire blood trilogy, which comprises the first three of the 12 book saga. The acting was good especially from darren and mr crepsley as they show emotion clearly.
See more ideas about good books, writing a book and book series. Reillyken watanabejosh hutchersonchris massogliaray stevensonpatrick fugitorlando joneswillem. Stabbed in the stomach at the end of a fight with john c. The saga of darren shan began in 1999 with the novel cirque du freak. But i waited, and i think that for once i made the right decision. The vampires assistant this movie is a delicious blend of freak show, carnival, humor, vampires and how the strangest conglomeration of people living or dead can still be a family. The series lasted 12 novels, concluding in 2004 with sons of destiny. The film also gives away some stuff you only find out about in much later books than cirque du freak, so wait till you have finished the books if you dont like spoilers.
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