EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 1H 9M
The Frighteners (1996)
from Die Laughing · host The Die Laughing Podcast
Peter Jackson's 1996 horror-comedy is a wild romp, that follows paranormal grifter, Frank Bannister, (Michael J. Fox in his final leading-man film role) as he battles a murderous ghost who is crushing the hearts of the townspeople of Fairwater, California. Add in what might be the most deliciously over-the-top performance in cinema history, delivered by Jeffrey Combs, and you've got a film that will be remembered for far more than just being Peter Jackson's last film before changing Middle-earth forever.Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Brandon SamsMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
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Peter Jackson's 1996 horror-comedy is a wild romp, that follows paranormal grifter, Frank Bannister, (Michael J. Fox in his final leading-man film role) as he battles a murderous ghost who is crushing the hearts of the townspeople of Fairwater, California. Add in what might be the most deliciously over-the-top performance in cinema history, delivered by Jeffrey Combs, and you've got a film that will be remembered for far more than just being Peter Jackson's last film before changing Middle-earth forever.Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Brandon SamsMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
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