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The Frighteners
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THE FRIGHTENERS

"No rest for the wicked."

19961h 50m7.0 TMDb

Directed by Peter Jackson

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Frank Bannister

Trini Alvarado

Trini Alvarado

Lucy Lynskey

Peter Dobson

Peter Dobson

Ray Lynskey

John Astin

John Astin

The Judge

Jeffrey Combs

Jeffrey Combs

Milton Dammers

Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

Patricia Bradley

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Johnny Bartlett

Chi McBride

Chi McBride

Cyrus

Movie Vibe

Suspense8.4
Emotion5
Complexity6.4
Humor6.7
Realism6
Action5
Darkness8

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema

May not appeal to

  • viewers sensitive to disturbing content
  • those seeking nonstop action

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