Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)

Director: Paul Weitz

Cast: John C. Reilly as Larten Crepsley, Josh Hutcherson as Steve, Chris Massoglia as Darren Shan, Jessica Carlson as Rebecca, Michael Cerveris as Mr. Tiny, Ray Stevenson as Murlaugh, Patrick Fugit as Evra the Snake Boy, Daniel Newman as Pete, Morgan Saylor as Annie, Don McManus as Mr. Shan, Colleen Camp as Mrs. Shan, Ken Watanabe as Mr. Tall, Salma Hayek as Madame Truska, Orlando Jones as Alexander Ribs, Frankie Faison as Rhamus Twobellies

I watched a screening of this movie and loved it. I wasn't sure whether
to expect a children's movie or adult movie, and it came out to be more
like the latter. I grew up reading & watching "Goosebumps", and this
movie made me feel like I was watching a "Goosebumps" film tailored for
adults.

John C. Reilly does a really great job acting; it's nice to see him do
something more challenging again. If you are turned off by his work in
movies like Walk Hard, Talladega Nights, etc., give him a chance in
this movie. He really impressed me. Patrick Fugit was my favorite actor
in the film; his character was visually an eyesore but also in some odd
way incredibly adorable. And Chris Massoglia, of course, was a great
lead actor.

I would watch this film again when it officially comes out in theaters.