The Frighteners

The Frighteners is a goofy horror-comedy by Peter Jackson. For Frank Bannister, staging exorcisms for quick cash is his life. His friends, both dead, haunt his household and give him advice whenever necessary along with occasional wise-cracks. However, when the local... Full review

had gone 2 watch it to get scared. it turned out 2 b more of a comedy. however, it didn't disappoint much. da climax was stupid!... Full review

This Movie is Just enjoyable. It's campy, but on purpose. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh showcase their sheer talent, and unique humor in the writing of this Horror/comedy. Filled with great characters, and fun antics.... Full review

This movie is just fun. The story is very entertaining and the special effects, while a little cheesy (I think intentionally so), make the movie interesting to watch.... Full review

One of my favorite movies, and one of the most intense and thoroughly entertaining comedy/horror films of all time. Jackson was beginning to show his true artistry and equal love for the silly and macabre (without being totally perverted like his... Full review

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Decent blend of comedy and horror; sub par acting, special effects, and story. You're likely to get more laughs than scares, but this movie is worth the rent.... Full review

"The Frighteners" is a delicious little thriller/comedy/love story/action rollercoaster from director Peter Jackson ("Dead Alive", "Bad Taste"). Michael J. Fox brings a lot to the film, playing a nutty psychic who is accused of murder. What I liked best about this... Full review

A cool movie with a mix between laughs , scares , and thrills. This was one of those rare Michael J Fox movies. ***stars... Full review

It was good. Funny to watch with college kids....pretty clean compared to other stuff out there- but great to laugh at... Full review

This is a peculiar film that will be appreciated the most by the director´s fans, although this movie has a better chance of securing a new audience than anything previously done by Peter Jackson. This is a fun little film where Michael J. Fox stands alone as a star. ... Full Review

Astute viewers are treated to a more satisfying conclusion because the movie sets up the finale in a logical fashion. But the fun is in getting to the conclusion and seeing how everything comes together. ... Full Review

And while The Frighteners is certainly an entertaining film which is never dull, it's also a very uneven movie. If Jackson would've reined in the comedic side of The Frighteners , the film could have been more even-keeled, and thus more enjoyable. ... Full Review

In short, this is a loaded DVD, especially considering The Frighteners was never a huge success. For those who love Jacksons better known films, The Frighteners is worth a look, more so then most of his other earlier movies. ... Full Review

The Frighteners succeeds on several levels. Which is a real shame, as The Frighteners tells one of the more original stories of psychic ability and ghostly happenings that has ever graced the silver screen. ... Full Review

Paramount Pictures has acquired screen rights to Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery , a graphic novel by Dave Roman. The GN's title character turns 16 and inherits from her grandfather an estate and an ability to see and communicate... ... Full Article

Inside we've posted our Horror In Your House for today, May 29, 2007. Today is a special day if you're a HD-DVD freak as the director's cut of Peter Jackson's classic The Frighteners is hitting retailers. ... Full Article

This movie is an interesting mix of comedy, fantasy, horror, and thriller. It is the story of Frank Bannister, played by Michael J. Fox, a con man that after a tragic event in his past, has the ability to see... ... Full Article

HD-DVD fans... prepare to be Frightened on May 29. In a story from The Digital Bits , they report that The Frighteners will be coming to HD-DVD on that day from Universal Home Video. ... Full Article

The one thing that will make your movie stand out from all the others is the one thing that is unique to your film - you. ... Full Article

Universals first ever release of The Frighteners on DVD cometh and to kick things off they have sent us some details as well as some eye candy to wet your horror comedy urges. ... Full Article