The Frighteners
Watch TrailerOnce 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | New Zealand, United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Comedy |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (1705 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.
This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.
Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.
Director: Peter Jackson
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.
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