Review of The Frighteners (1996) by Allan C — 21 Jul 2015

The special effects were an aged mess, but the story was good and had a fantastic ending.

This review of The Frighteners (1996) was written by Allan C on 21 Jul 2015.

The Frighteners has generally received positive reviews.

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