Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy - until he gets an invitation to visit the Cirque Du Freak, until he meets Madam Octa, until he comes face to face with a creature of the night. Soon, Darren and his friend Steve are caught in a deadly trap. Darren must make a bargain with the one person who can save Steve. But that person is not human and only deals in blood. Part 1/7.