The Frighteners (1996)
After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead 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.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Frank Bannister -
Lucy Lynskey -
Ray Lynskey -
The Judge -
Milton Dammers -
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Johnny Bartlett -
Cyrus -
Stuart -
Sheriff Perry -
Old Lady Bradley -
Hiles -
Magda Rees-Jones -
Debra Bannister -
Harry Sinclair
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Director:
Peter JacksonWriters:
Fran Walsh, Peter JacksonAll Cast & Crew
Awards
3 wins & 16 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
At one point, Tim Burton was Universal Pictures' top choice to direct.
Quotes
Ray Lynskey:
Alright, Bannister. Can you at least give me a ride so I don't miss my funeral.
Goofs
When Milton Dammers screams, "I'm wearing a lead breastplate!" and rips open his shirt, his tie is hanging nearly straight down. When we cut back to him, his tie is tossed over his shoulder, while both of his hands are still holding his shirt open.
Alternate Versions
SPOILER: USA Television edits out the scene where Patricia murders her mother.
Soundtracks
SuperstarWritten by Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell
Performed by Sonic Youth
Courtesy of DCG Records
By Arrangement with MCA Special Markets and Products
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Fantasy | HorrorDetails
Release Date:
19 July 1996Language
English
Country of Origin
New Zealand, USAFilming Locations
Oklahoma, USABox Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,565,495 21 July 1996
Gross USA:
$16,759,216
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$29,359,216
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