Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009, English. Directed by Paul Weitz.
Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Paul WeitzDirector
- Chris MassogliaDarren Shan
- John C. ReillyLarten Crepsley
- Josh HutchersonSteve
- Patrick FugitEvra the Snake Boy
- Salma Hayek PinaultMadame Truska
- Jessica CarlsonRebecca
- Michael CerverisMr. Tiny
- Ray StevensonMurlaugh
- Morgan SaylorAnnie
- Don McManusMr. Shan
- Ken WatanabeMr. Tall
- Orlando JonesAlexander Ribs
Details
- Released
- 23 October 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Weitz, Brian Helgeland
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $28M
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What Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is based on
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is based on Vampire Blood Trilogy, a 2000 novel series by Darren O'Shaughnessy.
Novel series · 2000
Vampire Blood Trilogy
By Darren O'Shaughnessy
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant: quick answers
Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant on?
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
If you liked Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, try The Brothers Grimm, Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Who directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was directed by Paul Weitz and stars Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson.
What is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant based on?
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is based on Vampire Blood Trilogy, a 2000 novel series by Darren O'Shaughnessy.