Ok, wait, so I'm confused. For all intents and purposes, Fright Night 2: New Blood is billing itself as a sequel to 2011's Fright Night remake starring Anton Yelchin and Colin Farrell, yet it has absolutely nothing to do with the previous project. None of the cast returned and the suburban story isn't referenced in the least - in fact, it's quite the opposite. Fright Night 2: New Blood is a spiritual remake all on its own, starting anew with familiar characters thanks to screenwriter Matt Venne. All the characters are named exactly the same, "Evil" Ed yet again starts in human form, Amy is back as Charley's love interest - the only true change is that Gerri is now a female vampire played by the sultry Jamie Murray.