*The Frighteners* stands out as an interesting, lively, and noticeably inconsistent mix of styles—a horror-comedy-ghost story that highlights Peter Jackson’s expansive imagination during his move from extreme gore to big-budget fantasy films. It's full of clever ideas and impressive technical achievements, though it suffers a bit from struggling to find its tone, but ultimately wins you over with its sheer creative e…

It might not have stood the test of time perfectly, yet it remains quite absurd and intricately plotted in a pleasing fashion. It gives off the impression of being a parody, though I’m uncertain what exactly it's poking fun at; perhaps it’s simply presented with a gentle touch despite dealing with serious themes. Twenty years have passed since my last viewing of The Frighteners, and I imagine I could wait roughly tha…

It’s clear something serious is happening when someone loses their jawbone. Peter Jackson's The Frighteners combines outright comedy with supernatural thrills, and those who can accept that will find much to appreciate. The story centers on Michael J. Fox as a psychic who genuinely sees the dead—so many, in fact, that he’s made friends with three ghosts and earns money by staging hauntings and then charging people…