12Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon)

Fright Night (1985)

The Film: Charley Brewster is a horror nut, so no-one believes him when he accuses new neighbour Dandridge of being a vampire. Charley turns to the one person who can help - the washed-up cynical host of shlock TV-show Fright Night.

The Neighbour: Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon) is handsome, wealthy and quiet - all things you want in a neighbour. Unless you find out his blood-sucking secret - then he'll sire your best friend and your missus, and do his best to kill you dead.

How to avoid: Eat garlic bread, wear a cross, decorate your house with pictures of Buffy and don't be so bloody nosey!