Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Year: 2009

Runtime: 109 min

Language: English

Director: Paul Weitz

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Darren’s normal existence is shattered when he’s bitten by the mysterious vampire Larten Crepsley. He’s drawn into the extraordinary world of the Cirque Du Freak, a traveling show of oddities and monsters. To survive, Darren must learn the ways of the vampire and navigate a dangerous conflict between vampire clans and their adversaries. He finds himself caught in a struggle for survival, balancing his humanity with the allure of the vampire’s life.

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1

Darren and Steve visit Cirque du Freak

Darren Shan, a typical teenager, and his friend Steve decide to check out the local freak show called 'Cirque du Freak'. They become entranced by bizarre performances, igniting Darren's curiosity about the supernatural.

Cirque du Freak
2

Mr. Crepsley captivates the audience

In the freak show, a vampire named Larten Crepsley takes the stage with a venomous spider, drawing the attention of the audience, particularly Steve, who is fascinated by vampires. The atmosphere shifts when Crepsley’s performance ends in chaos due to a police raid.

Cirque du Freak
3

Darren sneaks backstage

After separating from Steve during the chaos, Darren sneaks backstage, driven by his intrigue for Crepsley's spider. While hiding, he overhears Steve desperately begging Crepsley to turn him into a vampire, revealing Steve's obsession with the supernatural.

Backstage of Cirque du Freak
4

Confrontation over Steve's request

Mr. Crepsley discovers that Steve has 'bad blood' and refuses his request to become a vampire. This leads to a heated confrontation, leaving Steve frustrated and angry about his fate.

Backstage of Cirque du Freak
5

Darren's bike incident

After the freak show, Darren unexpectedly rides home with Mr. Tiny, who returns Darren's bike. This unusual encounter hints at the mysterious nature of Mr. Tiny, foreshadowing future events in Darren's life.

The next day
6

Spider incident at school

Darren brings the venomous spider to school, intending to show it off. When Steve accidentally drops the cage, the spider escapes, resulting in panic and chaos, ultimately leading to Steve getting bitten.

School
7

Steve's hospitalization

After the spider bite, Steve is rushed to the hospital but is declared beyond help. This tragic turn of events leaves Darren feeling guilty and desperate to find a solution for his friend.

Hospital
8

Darren's transformation offer

In his desperation, Darren seeks out Mr. Crepsley, who offers him a chance to save Steve. However, this comes with a dark bargain—Darren must agree to become Crepsley's half-vampire assistant in exchange for the treatment.

9

Steve's recovery and betrayal

Darren accepts the offer, and Steve receives a cure, but a sense of betrayal brews within Steve as he realizes Darren now possesses vampiric traits. Their friendship reaches a breaking point, leading to resentment and conflict.

10

Darren's mock funeral

As Darren grapples with his new identity marked by a craving for raw meat, Mr. Crepsley stages a mock funeral for him. Darren is 'buried' while Steve watches suspiciously, feeling something is not right.

11

Introduction to freak camp

After being unearthed by Crepsley, Darren is introduced to a unique freak camp overseen by Mr. Tall. This new environment offers Darren a chance to explore his new life as he meets other extraordinary beings.

Freak Camp
12

Training with Larten Crepsley

As Darren adjusts to life in the freak camp, he undergoes rigorous training with Larten Crepsley to learn vampire combat. However, his aversion to blood consumption hampers his physical strength and abilities.

Freak Camp
13

Steve's turn to darkness

Meanwhile, Steve is drawn into the violent world of the vampaneze, led by Mr. Tiny. This diversion marks a stark contrast to Darren's life, establishing a dangerous rivalry and setting the stage for future confrontations.

14

Vampaneze attack on the freak camp

The tension escalates when a group of vampaneze invades the freak camp, capturing Rebecca, a girl Darren has come to like. This event propels Darren into a frantic mission to rescue her, forcing him to confront both Murlaugh and Steve.

Freak Camp
15

Battle for survival

In an intense showdown, Darren faces off against Steve and the vampaneze. The ensuing battle highlights the escalating conflict between the vampires and the vampaneze, as Mr. Tiny revels in the chaos that erupts.

Freak Camp

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