The Frighteners (1996) Reviews

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Starring:
Michael J. FoxTrini Alvarado, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Jackson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Category:
Horror
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Lynn P.

This is truely one of the most underappreciated movies of all time. It has chills, spills and is funny to boot. Definitly worth a watch.

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Michelle B.

This is one of the best Michael J. Foxx movies around!! Very hilarious, then add in the ghost story aspect!! All mixed together as a comedy/suspense/thriller/ghost story that you just have to see ...
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This is one of the best Michael J. Foxx movies around!! Very hilarious, then add in the ghost story aspect!! All mixed together as a comedy/suspense/thriller/ghost story that you just have to see to appreciate!
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Marianne R.

Thrilling, creative, and funny, I was pleasantly surprised at this pre-LOTR film by director Peter Jackson. The quirky characters were fleshed-out well by the actors. It just looks like everyone ...
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Thrilling, creative, and funny, I was pleasantly surprised at this pre-LOTR film by director Peter Jackson. The quirky characters were fleshed-out well by the actors. It just looks like everyone had a great time making this movie. CGI was fairly new when this came out, and they did a great job creating the mysterious ghost on a killing spree. The director's version of the film adds 14 minutes of bloodier & darker moments, plus it has lots of Peter Jackson's making-of video. A good, scary DVD rental.
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Darin H.

I don't think this movie has been fully appreciated. It has some funny moments but also has some thrills and chills. Give it a shot!!

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CHRISTIAN L.

Why is this movie listed as a horror movie? The dialog was bad, the story was terrible, the acting was horrible. I never write reviews, but if I can save one person from making the mistake of wasting ...
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Why is this movie listed as a horror movie? The dialog was bad, the story was terrible, the acting was horrible. I never write reviews, but if I can save one person from making the mistake of wasting their money on this movie, then I have served society for the day.
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Jim Y.

...not exactly what I'd hoped for. I was looking for Peter Jackson and found Robert Zemeckis... Truly, this flick is in the vein of Back to the Future (though not as good) up until the end when there ...
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...not exactly what I'd hoped for. I was looking for Peter Jackson and found Robert Zemeckis... Truly, this flick is in the vein of Back to the Future (though not as good) up until the end when there are a few jumpy moments. Nothing particularly WRONG with the movie, but nothing memorable... Best thing to come out of the rent was finding out that in a way we owe Lord of the Rings to this movie.
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Nikki S.

More of a comedy than a horror, my husband and I were both fairly pleased with this movie. I am a sucker for a good horror movie - my husband hates them!! It did get a little "darker" at the end. ...
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More of a comedy than a horror, my husband and I were both fairly pleased with this movie. I am a sucker for a good horror movie - my husband hates them!! It did get a little "darker" at the end. Overall, a movie worth renting.
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Allen L.

This brings back memories and is always worth watching.

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Michelle J.

I liked the ghosts in the movie, they had a nice sense of humor and were funny but thats the only kick out of it i got. Plus the psycho girl was fun to watch lol

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Dinah J.

I thought this was a revised version of this movie. It seemed to be the same as it was years ago. Nothing new, same old, same old.

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