The scenes made it look a little more scary than it was. IF you've never read the books, be aware this is a boy vampire meets human girl love story more so than the usual vampire fare. I.e. only one real fight scene in the whole movie. So, while I felt out of place as a single male in a teen girl dominated room (and they shrieked at the male lead every chance they got), it was a good teen romance movie, I guess, as long as you aren't looking for an original story line or anything. Lots of angst and longing and dreamy eyes-locking and soul searching. I'd go back and see it with my girlfriend since I know she'd like it.