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Release Date: July 19, 1996
Runtime: 110 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Comedy Horror
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $29,359,216
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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65%
Tomatometer
52
52/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
1,694 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
102,153 votes
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The Frighteners

1996

"Ghosts can be your best friends, or worst enemies."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: The Frighteners - Herr der Geister? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Un om Θ™i trei fantome All international titles (3) →
Comedy Horror 110 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $29,359,216
Profit -$-640,784
ROI -2.1% (1x)

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The Frighteners is directed by Peter Jackson .

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  • The Frighteners was one of the first films to use a combination of CGI and practical effects to create its ghostly characters, showcasing Peter Jackson's innovative approach to visual effects during the film's production.

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  • Michael J. Fox's character, Frank Bannister, was initially envisioned as a more traditional exorcist figure, but the script evolved to incorporate humor and a more complex backstory involving his tragic past.

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  • During a scene where Frank Bannister is chased by a ghostly figure, a camera glitch caused the footage to become unintentionally distorted, leading to a unique visual effect that was ultimately kept in the final cut.

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  • The film features a soundtrack that includes contributions from composer Danny Elfman, whose whimsical style complements the film's blend of horror and comedy.

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  • One of the ghostly characters, the 'Judge,' is a nod to the classic ghost story trope, representing the idea of judgment after death, which is a recurring theme throughout the film.

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  • The Frighteners was filmed in New Zealand, taking advantage of the country's diverse landscapes to create the eerie atmosphere of the fictional town where the story unfolds.

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