Charlie Brewster is a fictional character from the 1985 horror-comedy film Fright Night. He is a teenager who becomes suspicious of his new neighbor, Jerry Dandridge, believing him to be a vampire. As the story unfolds, Charlie's fears lead him to seek help from a television horror show host, Peter Vincent, to confront the supernatural threat. Throughout the film, Charlie's character evolves from a typical high school student to a brave young man determined to protect his friends and family. His journey highlights themes of courage and the struggle between belief and skepticism in the face of the unknown.