The Frighteners
“No rest for the wicked.”
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.
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Where is The Frighteners streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Frighteners
The Frighteners is a 1996 English-language horror and comedy film directed by Peter Jackson. The cast is led by Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Frighteners was produced by WingNut Films and Universal Pictures and made in New Zealand and United States of America. It was released on July 19, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writers
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Release date
- July 19, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- WingNut Films, Universal Pictures
The Frighteners cast & crew
The Frighteners was directed by Peter Jackson and written by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh.
The cast features Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, Trini Alvarado as Lucy Lynskey, Peter Dobson as Ray Lynskey, John Astin as The Judge, Jeffrey Combs as Milton Dammers, and Dee Wallace as Patricia Bradley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by John Blick, and it was produced by Jamie Selkirk and Peter Jackson.
Is The Frighteners worth watching?
The Frighteners holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,764 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and comedy, The Frighteners is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Frighteners
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Cast of The Frighteners
Michael J. Fox
Frank Bannister
Trini Alvarado
Lucy Lynskey
Peter Dobson
Ray Lynskey
John Astin
The Judge
Jeffrey Combs
Milton Dammers
Dee Wallace
Patricia Bradley
Jake Busey
Johnny Bartlett
Chi McBride
Cyrus
Jim Fyfe
Stuart
Troy Evans
Sheriff Perry
Julianna McCarthy
Old Lady Bradley
R. Lee Ermey
Hiles
The Frighteners — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Frighteners in United States?
The Frighteners is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Frighteners in?
The Frighteners is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Frighteners?
The Frighteners runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Frighteners rated?
The Frighteners is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,764 ratings.
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