The Frighteners 1996
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Gummy
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SplatOnce 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Bannister
as Lucy Lynskey
as Ray Lynskey
as The Judge
as Milton Dammers
as Patricia Bradley
as Johnny Bartlett
as Cyrus
as Stuart
as Sheriff Perry
Director:
Writer:
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
Stars:
Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, Jake Busey, Chi McBride, Jim Fyfe, Troy Evans,
Genres:
Horror,Comedy
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Frighteners
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frank Bannister
as Lucy Lynskey
as Ray Lynskey
as The Judge
as Milton Dammers
as Patricia Bradley
as Johnny Bartlett
as Cyrus
as Stuart
as Sheriff Perry
as Old Lady Bradley
as Hiles
as Magda Rees-Jones
as Debra Bannister
as Harry Sinclair
as Steve Bayliss
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Bryce Campbell
as Young Patricia
as Dr. Kamins
as Museum Curator
as TV Presenter
as Doctor
as Mrs. Waterhouse
as Maid
as Resuscitating Man
as The Waiter
as Barry
as Reporter
as Jacob Platz
as Orderly
as Baby in Bouncer
as Nursery Baby
as Nursery Baby
as Nursery Baby
as Nursery Baby
as Hospital Patient
as Hospital Patient
as Passerby
as Passerby
as Nun
as Nun
as Cowboy Ghost (uncredited)
as Guest (uncredited)
as Undertaker (uncredited)
as Ray's Friend (uncredited)
as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
as Passerby (uncredited)
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