The Frighteners (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, The Frighteners is a comedy and horror film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 110 minutes. “No Rest for the Wicked.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent.
Who’s in it. The Frighteners stars Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, Trini Alvarado as Lucy Lynskey, Jeffrey Combs as Milton Dammers and Chi McBride as Cyrus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Frighteners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Frighteners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frighteners tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frighteners (1996)?
- In US, The Frighteners is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Frighteners worth watching?
- The Frighteners holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frighteners?
- The Frighteners stars Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Jeffrey Combs, Chi McBride and Dee Wallace.
- When was The Frighteners released?
- The Frighteners was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.