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What does a naive teen, a creepy freak show and a poisonous spider have in common? The makings of one chill-tastic flick.

The Vampire’s Assistant (in theaters Oct. 23) follows Darren Shan who, after stumbling upon an illegal freak show with his best bud Steve, must become a vampire’s assistant (and half vampire himself) to save Steve’s life. Based on the Cirque Du Freak book series by Darren Shan, the movie will definitely put you in a spooky Halloween mood.

We caught up with 17-year-old Chris Massoglia, who plays Darren, and are just dying to share six fabulous facts you just have to know about this budding star…

1. He’s a risk taker. “As an actor, this was my first big role in a major film. It was very different from anything I had ever done. Being able to observe Oscar-nominated actors was, in a lot of ways, similar to Darren being thrown into this crazy world of the Cirque Du Freak and having to learn to become a vampire.”

2. He always gives it his all. “There is a scene in the movie where my vampire nails go into the chalkboard. In order to do this, I just used my normal hands, but the chalkboard was fake. During rehearsal, I just went for it and made marks all over the board. [But] they had told me a MILLION times, ‘wait until we are filming to touch the board.’ I felt so bad.”

3. He sees, um, imaginary things. “The spookiest thing for me is when I think I see something, and then nothing is there. I always imagine I see something, or I’ll catch movement out of the corner of my eye, but nothing is really there.”

4. He trick or treats. “Every year for Halloween [I] go to my grandparents’ house, have a nice dinner and then go trick or treating with all of my cousins. I remember one year I was obsessed with Power Rangers. I wanted a red Power Ranger costume super bad. My mom got me one and I started freaking out.”

5. He’s a cautious driver. “Right now my biggest fear is being caught speeding by the cops. I have this fear of seeing the blue and red lights in my rearview. So far I haven't gotten a ticket so that’s good.”

6. He’s not all Hollywood glam. “I live in Minnesota. Lots of people assume that if you want to be an actor you have to live in Hollywood, but not me.”

Be sure to catch Chris on the big screen when The Vampire’s Assistant lands in theaters Oct. 23.

Will you be catching this flick? Blog about it, babes.

By: Patricia McNamara

BY JIAE K. ON 10/17/2009 7:00:00 AM 51 COMMENTS

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He's cute. Can't wait to watch this movie.

BrenGBoo on 12/2/2009 4:26:03 PM

Prob not. I haven't even heard of the guy, and I prob won't see it.

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peacelovecandy on 11/15/2009 7:45:57 PM

the movie was awesome!!! Im in love with Chris Massoglia!!!

darrenshansgirl on 11/13/2009 9:14:59 PM

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busbooustink on 11/8/2009 8:49:49 PM

i HAVE to see this movie. im reading the books right now.

rocker_chik on 11/4/2009 11:35:01 PM

OMG!!! i didnt know he was THAT hot!!! hes so goregous!!! i love his eyes. HOT!!!

rocker_chik on 11/4/2009 11:33:53 PM

I live in Minnesota! It's so cool that he's a star yet he lives here.

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I can't wait to see the movie!!! So gonna be soooo awesome!!!

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ocd2096 on 10/21/2009 8:14:23 PM

I met him last night and I have his autograph!!! And I also saw the movie it was so awesome!!! He was at the screening too watching the movie!!!

animalover363 on 10/21/2009 4:05:02 PM

AHHHHHHHHH !! OBSESSED !! 1st me and my friend were gonna see the movie just bc of josh hutcherson. then i read the books and loved them !! THEN i saw THIS !! *sigh* thanks, gl!

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Im only going to see the movie because hes in it. that isnt hot, that called close to a god. wowwwwww. thts all i can say. <3 <3

LMann96 on 10/19/2009 11:00:01 PM

OMG HE IS SOOOOOOOOOO H.O.T HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY THAT HEZ PLAYING DARREN AND I CAN NOT WAIT TILL THE MOVIE COMEZ OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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tmc15592tearbear on 10/19/2009 4:43:48 PM

omg i just got the first book in the series and im gonna read it suuuuupper quick. i wanna c tht movie soon!!!!!!!! but i need to save up cash first lol♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love the world!! (and vamps)

tmc15592tearbear on 10/19/2009 4:43:32 PM

I get to meet him!!!!!!!! And I get to see an advanced screening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

animalover363 on 10/18/2009 6:39:48 PM

He's a cutie ;]

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celn on 10/18/2009 10:54:02 AM

I loved cirque de freak! it was so good. cant wait to see the movie, and chris is so hot

Sportgirl1a on 10/18/2009 10:33:55 AM

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bballstar14 on 10/18/2009 9:27:56 AM

oh wow his last book (number 12) was made in 2007 and i just started reading the series and couldnt stop finished it when the movie premiered cant wait to see it it isnt twilight which i used to love but now think is okay i think the book looks better although.

purple398 on 10/17/2009 11:43:55 PM

Whoa he's cute!!!! He's no Taylor Lautner but I don't mind!!!!

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ollie1995 on 10/17/2009 8:55:45 PM

OMG! I love the Cirque Du Freak series! Right now I'm on book 6... so good! My dad and I are going to totally see the movie the day after it comes out!!!!! Or maybe that day, I'm not sure!! Go Cirque Du Freak!!!

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glamgirlteen on 10/17/2009 3:41:26 PM

there is too many vampire stuff out since twilight! NOTHING can live up to twilight or be better. I love his hair though.

glamgirlteen on 10/17/2009 3:32:22 PM

I Love these books!!! I think they did an ok-job portraying it, but mr. Creepsly isn't a good one- he's to funny!

Emerald9090 on 10/17/2009 3:19:38 PM

haha i probably won't see it, but it looks sorta good Eryn G.

ann-a-babe on 10/17/2009 2:02:01 PM

hmm........that's cool lol

hit.the.surfs. on 10/17/2009 1:22:36 PM

That sounds good, but I would like to see what someone who read Cirque du Freak series thinks of it.

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SoftballPlayerO11 on 10/17/2009 12:30:46 PM

wow hes really cute! so is josh hutcherson. mmm!!! i cant believe he lives in minnesota. i thought everyone lived in hollywood for his job. i guess not!

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taylorlaunterfan117 on 10/17/2009 10:28:55 AM

OMG! I've been reading 'Cirue du Freak' for everrr!!! I fangirl scream whenever I see the trailer! If they mess this movie up, I'll be super upset.

SaySay! on 10/17/2009 10:24:22 AM

WAIT!?!? SO THEY FILMED THIS IN MINNESOTA!? :O

i_love_life05 on 10/17/2009 10:02:08 AM

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i_love_life05 on 10/17/2009 10:01:22 AM

OMG!!! HE LIVES IN MINNESOTA!? SO DO I!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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