Fright Night (1985) & the Subversive Power of 80s Fashion?

Okay, so I just rewatched Fright Night (1985) and I have SO MANY THOUGHTS. Beyond the surprisingly decent special effects for its time (seriously, the vampire transformation still holds up!), I'm kinda obsessed with how the costumes are working on a deeper level. We all know 80s fashion was loud, but I think it was purposefully loud in this movie to emphasize certain themes. Think about Jerry Dandrige. He's supposed to be this seductive, dangerous vampire, right? But his wardrobe is, like, aggressively boring. Dark suits, button-down shirts, always perfectly pressed. It's the opposite of what you'd expect, given his whole undead thing. I think that contrast is deliberate. It suggests that evil isn't always flashy or obvious, it can hide in plain sight, behind a veneer of respectability. Especially when you compare him to Evil Ed, who's rocking the frizzy hair and all the black, as a stereotypical goth kinda guy. It's an easy red herring, isn't it? Then you have Charley and Amy. They're the picture of suburban normalcy, reflected in their pretty basic (but still cute) wardrobes. Amy's got those pastel sweaters and high-waisted jeans, while Charley's rocking the letterman look. They're so 'safe' visually, until their world gets turned upside down. Almost reinforces the idea how easily that safety can be threatened, you know? And finally, Peter Vincent. The washed-up horror host, whose cape and theatrical makeup is a sad, desperate attempt to cling to the past. Makes you feel sorry for him. Anyways, I think the costumes added another layer of depth that people tend to miss when they just view it as a fun, scary 80s flick. I'd love to hear what anyone else thinks – am I totally off base here?