Is The Frighteners scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Frighteners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Frighteners in the US?

The Frighteners can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Frighteners?

The Frighteners runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Is The Frighteners suitable for kids?

The Frighteners is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19961h 50mHorror / Comedy

The Frighteners

Name: The Frighteners
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1996-07-19
Duration: 110 min

No rest for the wicked.

Once 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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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 50m

At 1h 50m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Comedy

TMDB files it under horror and comedy.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,842 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Frighteners tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 50m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,842 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Frighteners

Is The Frighteners scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Frighteners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Frighteners in the US?: The Frighteners can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Frighteners?: The Frighteners runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Is The Frighteners suitable for kids?: The Frighteners is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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