In the tradition of ray bradburys something wicked this way comes and stephen kings salems lot, new york times bestseller cirque du freak is the first title in the popular saga of darren shan series. I can name plenty of films which thought they were going to kickstart. As of october 2008, the book has been published in 33 countries around the world, in 30 different languages. The vampires assistant, based on the popular series of books by darren shan, is a fantasyadventure about a teenager w. The vampires assistant, city of ember, eragon, inkheart, lemony snickets a series of unfortunate. I recommend cirque du freak and the rest of the series to everyone. The vampires assistant on dvd february 23, 2010 starring john c. For the novel in the darren shan series, see cirque du freak. The vampires assistant 2009 pg 1h 49m fantasy movies when darren shan is taken to a circus thats chockfull of sideshow oddities, he meets. The second novel in this bonechilling series by darren shan, author of the new york times bestselling cirque du freak series is sure to give you goosebumps.
The movie is directed by paul weitz and its an adaptation of the saga of darren shan, a very popular book series by. The vampires assistant includes good vampires, evil vampanese, a wolfman, a bearded lady, a monkey girl with a long tail, a snake boy, a dwarf with a 4foot forehead and a spider the size of your shoe, and theyre all boring as hell. For the novel this film is based from, see the vampires assistant. If there are any post suggestions, please message us. The vampires assistant, based on the popular series of books by. The vampires assistant 2009 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles. 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. Has anyone here read the cirque du freak and demonata. The movie has good special effects and suitably gruesome characters, but its bloodless. Cirque du freak series by darren shan reading is on grade level but plot is compelling enough for older readers the cirque du freak series is a really good bok about a circus of freaks.
If you wouldnt let your child watch a horror movie then dont let them read these books. The vampires assistant is an entertaining alternative vampire movie that should appeal to teens and even adults but its not for younger kids. I would love for some budding filmmakers from a college or university to put together a short film series, even a tv show could work if they got the right cast and scripted it. The vampires assistant 2009, the book quiz 2007 and ireland am 2000. The complete series list for cirque du freak darren shan. Cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection killers of the dawn. Reilly, willem dafoe, daniel newman, patrick fugit, orlando jones. If you are interested in the different type of things, the things which are way more different than the normal things then you are at the right place.
A living nightmare is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan real name darren oshaugnessy, published in january 2000. Cirque du freak trailer directed by paul weitz and starring john c. The cirque du freak series by darren shan is a very. The vampires assistant somewhere between attempts at adult novels in 2000, author darren oshaughnessy had his first big hit. Cirque du freak wiki is a website anyone can edit about the saga of darren shan and the vampire blood trilogy including the vampires assistant and a living nightmare. I cant remember the last time i saw a film as entitled and oblivious as cirque du freak. The cirque du freak book series by darren shan includes books cirque du freak, the vampires assistant, tunnels of blood, and several more.
This frenetic, bumpy movie enters a crowded marketplace of bookbased. The movie began filming on february 8, 2008 in new orleans and wrapped up june 3, 2008. Cirque du freak series in order darren shan fictiondb. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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 darren shan on. Both square off in the ring again as box office prophets presents another round of book vs. Goodawesome book a good read for kids in 6th grade up to 12th grade. Cirque du freak the saga of darren shan, darren shan the saga of darren shan known as cirque du freak.
The saga of darren shan pack, 12 books, allies of night, cirque du freak,hunters of dusk,killers of dawn,lake of souls,lord of shadows,sons of destiny,vampire prince,vampires assistant,trials of death,tunnels of blood,vampire mountain. Parents need to know that the author claims in the introduction to cirque du freak, the first of the 12part saga of darren shan series featuring circus freaks and vampires, that this is a true story, which some young readers may find confusing. Amid vampires, boy meets girl, from paul weitz the new york. The movie was interesting, unique, caring, and humorous. Cirque du freak is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan. 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. Cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection. Sherlock holmes stories magpie audio recommended for you. They broke away from the clan, because they thought that it wasnt noble. At the time, darren was till releasing the last few books of the series i believe there is 12 total. After a series of events, darren must leave his normal life and go on the road with the cirque du.
It is part of the vampire blood trilogy, which comprises the first three of the 12 book saga. Cirque du freak is the first book in the saga of darren shan. I liked the film cirque du freak college, job, family. Reilly, salma hayek, ken watanabe, chris massoglia. Probably the most intelligent vampires movie so far. I mean they need to make one because we need to see the war. 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. See the complete cirque du freak series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The saga of darren shan learn everything about this debut series. Cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection killers of. Cirque du freak series complete 12 book collection killers of the dawn, lord of the shadows, trials. Unfortunately weitz cant quite get a handle on what the film should.
The 2009 movie the vampires assistant is based on the first three. Dont let the movie stop you from reading this series. The cirque du freak series by darren shan is a very underrated series for teens. Fastpaced and compelling, full of satisfying macabre touches, cirque du freak explores the powerful fascination of the dangerous and unnatural and also, movingly, the obligations of friendship. The vampires assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a 200yearold truce between warring. Teenager darren shan meets a mysterious man at a freak show who turns out to be a vampire. I used to love the series growin up in middle school. 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. The vampaneze are in the series cirque du freak the saga of darren shan in britain and are the cousins of the vampires. I saw the movie and enjoyed it and they teased at the end that they needed to tell. I read the demonata series like crack and started the cirque du freak before that, but didnt like cirque after the first book, it ended poorly. Based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak.
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. With the recent success of netflix shows and its adaptations, this would be the perfect time to adapt the books into a television series. The saga of darren shan is a young adult 12part book series written by darren shan about. Cirque du freak is about a boy who went to a cirque with his friend and he saw an act that he really liked.
This page is dedicated to the likes of darren shans book series, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant might get lost in its unwieldy mixture of the undead, teenage antics, failed comedy and circus freaks. Rowling, author of the harry potter series book one in the saga of darren shan is poised to capture a wide audience of series horror readers. The saga of darren shan aka cirque du freak series has sold millions of copies worldwide since its release.
Get your freak on with the weirdest movies on netflix. It doesnt get religious, and has an original narrative. Demonata is a great way to get teenage boys involved in reading, it has magic, demons, violence, and death. 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 warring factions of vampires. 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.