The Frighteners
A zany, spooky thrill ride that blends slapstick comedy with genuine scares and a surprisingly emotional ghost story.
- About
- 1996 film directed by Peter Jackson
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1996
- Runtime
- 110 min
A zany, spooky thrill ride that blends slapstick comedy with genuine scares and a surprisingly emotional ghost story.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 | |
| Horror | 7 | |
| Humour | 6 | |
| Realism | 3 | |
| Romance | 4 | |
| Tension | 6 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 6 |
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