The Frighteners
1996, English. Directed by Peter Jackson.
No rest for the wicked.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,861 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Frighteners
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Cast & crew
- Peter JacksonDirector
- Michael J. FoxFrank Bannister
- Trini AlvaradoLucy Lynskey
- Peter DobsonRay Lynskey
- John AstinThe Judge
- Jeffrey CombsMilton Dammers
- Dee WallacePatricia Bradley
- Jake BuseyJohnny Bartlett
- Chi McBrideCyrus
- Jim FyfeStuart
- Troy EvansSheriff Perry
- Julianna McCarthyOld Lady Bradley
- R. Lee ErmeyHiles
Details
- Released
- 19 July 1996
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $29M
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The Frighteners: quick answers
Is The Frighteners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,861 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Frighteners?
The Frighteners runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Frighteners have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Frighteners. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Frighteners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Frighteners is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Frighteners on?
The Frighteners isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Frighteners?
If you liked The Frighteners, try Night of the Demons, A Haunted House 2, Fright Night.
Who directed The Frighteners?
The Frighteners (1996) was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson.