The Frighteners (1996)
After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead.
All Releases
Domestic (57.1%)
$16,759,216
$16,759,216
International (42.9%)
$12,600,000
$12,600,000
Worldwide
$29,359,216
$29,359,216
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$5,565,495
Earliest Release DateJuly 19, 1996
(Domestic)
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 50 min
GenresComedy
Drama
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery
Romance
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Jackson | Director |
| Fran Walsh | Writer |
| Peter Jackson | Writer |
| Peter Jackson | Producer |
| Jamie Selkirk | Producer |
| Danny Elfman | Composer |
| John Blick | Cinematographer |
| Alun Bollinger | Cinematographer |
| Jamie Selkirk | Editor |
| Grant Major | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael J. Fox | |
| Trini Alvarado | |
| Peter Dobson | |
| John Astin |
