Peter Vincent from 'Fright Night' (1985)

’I am Peter Vincent….vampire killer

Well, if I was going to do Jerry Dandridge from Fright Night, I figured I’d better feature one of his nemesis. The horror actor turned vampire killer, Peter Vincent has a lot in common with another famous horror hero- Ashley J. Williams. Both men are forced by circumstances to rise above their own pettiness and take on the role of hero, albeit in Peter Vincent’s case, he was a horror actor who ended up becoming the figure he had often portrayed. As both a former actor and horror host, the last think Vincent really wanted was to discover vampires were real…but when push came to shove, Vincent became the hero he had often played.

Why Peter Vincent
Well, I like Roddy McDowell. I think that had a lot of pull to include him, but that wasn’t the only reason. In many ways Peter Vincent is a quintessential horror character, and when facing a vampire like Jerry Dandridge in Fright Night I liked the idea that Vincent is a former horror actor, who is terrified of what he discovers as real. I like the fact that it is as much Vincent’s trial as it is Charlie Brewster’s….and the Vincent ultimately comes through.

That being said, Peter Vincent.



Peter Vincent


Peter Vincent (Real Name Herbert McHoolihee)
F: Typ (06)
A: Gd (10)
S: Typ (06)
E: Typ (06)
R: Gd (10)
I: Ex (20)
P: Ex (20)*
Health: 28
Karma: 50
Resources: Typ (06)
Popularity: 15

Talents:Peter Vincent is an actor, with several of his skills coming from his decades of portraying a vampire hunter. As it turns out, many of his skills and items are very useful as vampires turn out to be just like their Hollywood portrayal.

Vincent’s skills are as follows:
Acting
Knowledge: Horror Films
Knowledge: ‘Vampires’
Firearms
Knowledge: Hollywood
Improvised Weapons

Powers:Vincent has no real powers, but has several key pseudo-powers, which include:

• Resolve: Vincent is strangely resolved once his mind is made up. As such, Vincent may make any FEAT roll on Rm (30) when encountering a serious threat. The Judge may also make this roll for Vincent should situations warrant.
• Luck: Vincent’s luck always seems to be just in the nick of time, either by coming up with an improvised weapon, having a crucifix on hand when being attacked, or allowing him to survive a one-on-one battle with a vampire. As such, Vincent may use his current Karma score in place of his Health when attacked or taking damage. In addition, Vincent can also utilize his karma AFTER a roll, especially if it is lif and death.
• Tools of the trade: Vincent has a near limitless supply of objects that are incredibly effective against vampires, including crucifixes, hammers, stakes, holy water, and even a revolver with silver bullets….all initially functional props from his years as a vampire hunter in movies. Vincent usually has these items nearby and seemingly has the tool for the trade. Vincent can spend a round retrieving the appropriate basic object from his box (which ironically was used by two other famous horror heroes in films….both to be featured this year).
• Faith: Vincent has the faith of a true believe in the cause, gained through his first encounter with a real vampire. Vincent can effectively use his faith and a holy object to repel vampires. In such cases, Vincent has Rm (30) ability to enforce the will of his faith against a vampire’s Psyche.

Contacts:Vincent has contacts through various horror films within Hollywood (he is believed washed up) as well as media due to his time as an actor and horror host.
Vincent also has a life-long contact with Charlie Brewster based around the Dandridge incident.

Limitations:Vincent has several limitations, all stemming from his persona:

• Cowardly: Vincent can be initially cowardly, refusing initially to do anything which will jeopardize his life.
• Reputation: Vincent is considered a washed-up horror actor, which works against him in many situations.
• Older: Vincent is in his early 60s, and such is beginning to feel it.