Review of The Frighteners (1996) by Chad B — 28 Dec 2015

Can't believe I waited/forgot about this gem. Such a great film by zemeckis and Jackson. Loved Michael J. Fox in this role. Chi McBride was great too.

This review of The Frighteners (1996) was written by Chad B on 28 Dec 2015.

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