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The Frighteners [DVD] [1997]

DVD ~ Michael J. Fox
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  • Actors: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs
  • Directors: Peter Jackson
  • Writers: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
  • Producers: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Jamie Selkirk, Robert Zemeckis, Tim Sanders
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Oct 2008
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D2WH
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,233 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

One movie-lover's nightmare is another's raucous joyride, and this special effects-laden horror comedy is bound to split both camps right down the middle. Michael J Fox plays a psychic investigator who can actually see ghosts, and lives with a trio of spirits who scare people to promote Fox's ghost-busting business. In a town infamous for serial killings, a new series of deaths prompts Fox to induce his own out-of-body experience so he can battle death in a spirit-plagued netherworld where evil reigns supreme--or something like that. So much happens in this chaotic film that you might feel like you're watching several movies at once--a slasher pic, a supernatural thriller, and a black comedy all rolled into one non-stop showcase for grisly makeup and a dozen varieties of special effects. It's an odd but wildly inventive film from New Zealand director Peter Jackson, who earned critical acclaim for his previous film Heavenly Creatures and would later create the ingenious pseudo-documentary Forgotten Silver. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com


Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 9
Czech\French\German\Italian\Polish\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English French Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital Stereo Czech Polish
Dolby Digital Surround German
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Stereo
Dolby Digital Surround
Theatrical Trailer
Production Notes
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Norwegian\Portuguese\Swedish
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This deserved to do so much better, 22 Dec 2002
By D. Griffiths (Wales) - See all my reviews
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You would never guess by watching this film that it was a bit of a flop at the box office. It has a big star name, bundles of laughs, state of the art special effects, and Peter Jackson at the realm as director, a name who is currently synonymous with raking in megabucks at the big screen. More than that though, this is essentially a great film. Original in its humour, and with a great storyline, this is a film that works as a feelgood movie and a horror flick at the same time, similar in vein therefore to Jacksons previous movies such as Braindead, or Sam Raimis Evil Dead trilogy.

This is one title that it is difficult not to commend highly to anyone from any background. It has something in it for everyone and really deserves much more recognition and praise than it has so far received.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Jackson does it again, 21 Feb 2003
By T. Couchman "thomascouchman" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I bought this film purely because its directed by Peter Jackson and he did not disappoint one bit. The man is pure genius an I love every one of his films. Hopefully becoming a household name due to lord of the rings wont affect him and turn him into another hollywood luvvy.
Although the plot (serial killer continues his murders from beyond the grave) may not be totally original, the style and humour with which its done lifts it above the rest.
Another great plus for this film was Michael J Fox. His performance was great, by far the best i've seen from him. The rest of the cast do a decent job, nice to see Mr Combs again too!
This film really does deserve more exposure cus its brill. when I find films like this I feel like running up to people in the street and telling them to go and buy it and see what a decent film is like!

In closing I'd like to say once again that this film is great, you will not be disappointed if you buy it (which I strongly urge you to do)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best horror-comedy out there..., 15 Nov 2000
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Peter Jackson, the non-appologetic purveyor of bad taste and graphic violence (see "Braindead" and "Bad Taste" for proof) comes to America in fine style with this spooky visual treat. Michael J Fox (in his best role yet) plays Frank Bannister, a psychic ghostbuster who is in cahoots with the ghoulies he is supposedly exorcising. When the mysterious ethreal "Soul Collector" begins a killing spree in Frank's hometown, there begins a race against time to stop the killings and get the girl. "The Frighteners" has some of the best special effects around, a fact which is of particular note in this pristine DVD release. Every drop of blood and ectoplasm is immaculately rendered for the gore conisseurs out there. The movie manages one of the most difficult filmic tricks, to be both frightening and funny. The cowled Soul Collector is a fearsome sight as it flies through the night squeezing peoples' hearts until they explode. But as the revelations pile up, and Jackson's gleefully anarchic sense of humour comes to the fore, it is impossible not to be carried away by this joyful, occasionally gruesome, blcak comedy classic. As an added bonus for fans of the genre, there is an appearance by everyone's favourite "Re-Animator", Jeffery Combs, as a woman hating FBI investigator. Too weird to describe successfully, this is a must see, and a must own.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Frighteners, Great Film 4**** Watch it!!!!
Just before doing "Lord of the Rings," director Peter Jackson (who can be seen in a cameo as "Man with Piercings") made an off-kilter horror/comedy movie called "The Frighteners,"... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Philippa Leah

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome film
I can't express how much I love this film. Michael J Fox and Jeffrey Combs on screen together... what could be better? Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Simpson

4.0 out of 5 stars Luckily for us there really is No Rest For The Wicked.
I hadn't even heard of Peter Jackson before Lord Of The Rings. I became an instant fan after seeing the 1st film of the trilogy but then started changing my mind again after... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hollie

5.0 out of 5 stars the frighteners
Very good, there's no other film quite like it Micheal J Fox at his best.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. T. S. Geard

5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny and different
This is a really rare gem not many people know about this film i think. It as alot of good acters in this michael j. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Alice Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars Michael J. Fox's best role next to The Hard Way
Once in a while an actor is cast in a film that perfectly suits him or her (Viggo Mortenson in Lord of the Rings also comes to mind) and for Michael J. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. D. Cartwright

5.0 out of 5 stars alllllright!
lets face it, this is Peter Jackson's best work, forget that Lord of the Rings crap this is truely genius!!!!!!!!!!! nuff said.
Published 17 months ago by Andrew Young

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but too long.
Much as I like The Frighteners, Peter Jackson falls into the same trap that he later did with King Kong - it's a better than average film but it's too long. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Grev

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and full of good ideas
I did enjoy this film and feel a lot of people would enjoy it. However, i didnt think it was as good as Bad Taste or Braindead. Read more
Published 23 months ago by redmanshouts

4.0 out of 5 stars An over-the-top romance featuring Patricia, Johnny and big, sharp knives, with a fine Michael J. Fox and lots of special effects
The room was full. Almost everybody had filled their white styrofoam cups with black coffee and had taken their seats. Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer

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