The Frighteners
- Horror
- Comedy
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.
The Frighteners is a 1996 horror-comedy film starring Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, a fraudulent exorcist who must uncover a supernatural mystery when mysterious deaths plague his small town. Directed by Peter Jackson, the film blends scares with humor as Bannister navigates genuine paranormal events, romantic complications, and an eccentric FBI agent.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Michael J. FoxFrank Bannister
Trini AlvaradoLucy Lynskey
Peter DobsonRay Lynskey
John AstinThe Judge
Jeffrey CombsMilton Dammers
Dee WallacePatricia Bradley
Jake BuseyJohnny Bartlett
Chi McBrideCyrus
Jim FyfeStuart
Troy EvansSheriff Perry
Julianna McCarthyOld Lady Bradley
R. Lee ErmeyHiles
Elizabeth HawthorneMagda Rees-Jones
Angela BloomfieldDebra Bannister- Desmond KellyHarry Sinclair
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The Frighteners — frequently asked
When was The Frighteners released?
The Frighteners was released on July 19, 1996.
Where can I watch The Frighteners?
The Frighteners is available on various streaming platforms and for digital purchase or rental through major services. Check your preferred streaming app for current availability.
Who stars in The Frighteners?
Michael J. Fox leads the cast as Frank Bannister, with the film directed by Peter Jackson.
Is The Frighteners a horror movie or a comedy?
The Frighteners is both—it's a horror-comedy that blends supernatural scares with comedic elements throughout the story.
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