Review of The Frighteners (1996) by Caleb G — 22 Aug 2008
I've loved this since release, long before most cinema-goers had heard of Peter Jackson. For a quasi-horror film about serial killers, it's incredibly accessible, with a deft light touch, and often very funny.
Think a darker, humbler "Ghostbusters", a less soppy "Ghost", and a wonderful example of how to make Wellington NZ look like "North-West-USAville". MJF's best film role after BTTF, he centres the madness going on around him with humour and heart.
Still has a few shocking parts, but this is more thrilling than "frightening", and ingenious most of all.
This review of The Frighteners (1996) was written by Caleb G on 22 Aug 2008.
The Frighteners has generally received positive reviews.
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