The Frighteners
"No rest for the wicked."
Originally released in 1996. The Frighteners is a horror/comedy film. directed by Peter Jackson.
Starring Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, and Peter Dobson
Synopsis
Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,664 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$29.4M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $29,359,216
Production Companies
- WingNut Films
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Frighteners about?
Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. B...
Who directed The Frighteners?
The Frighteners was directed by Peter Jackson.
How long is The Frighteners?
The Frighteners has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Frighteners released?
The Frighteners was released on July 19, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Frighteners?
The main cast of The Frighteners includes Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs.
Is The Frighteners worth watching?
The Frighteners has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,664 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.