The Frightening
2002, English. Directed by David DeCoteau.
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18 year-old Corey Peterson moves to a small town due to a trauma in their past. On his first day at Hallows End High School, he's approached by fellow newcomer Mason, who warns Corey about mysterious disappearances. Corey and Mason investigate the secret about the school and expose the dark truth about Hallows End and the missing students.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 April 2002
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Matthew Jason Walsh
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The Frightening runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Frightening is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Frightening on?
The Frightening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Frightening?
If you liked The Frightening, try The Evil, Play Dead, Dark Harvest.
Who directed The Frightening?
The Frightening (2002) was directed by David DeCoteau and stars Matthew Twining, Brinke Stevens, James E. Foley.