The Frighteners is a 1996 supernatural comedy horror film directed by Peter Jackson. It focuses on Frank Bannister, an architect who develops psychic abilities to see, hear, and communicate with ghosts after the tragic death of his wife. He investigates supernatural murders with his ability to communicate with ghosts, in a blend of horror and comedy
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Frighteners via streaming services such as Starz.
Is The Frighteners available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Frighteners is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
Frank initially uses his new abilities to befriend ghosts and create hauntings that he can then “exorcise” for a fee. However, when a malevolent spirit resembling the Grim Reaper starts killing the living and the dead, Frank must use his powers to stop it. Frank solves the mystery with the help of his ghostly companions while evading suspicion from the authorities. The film blends humor and horror as Frank delves into the mystery and confronts his demons.
The film stars Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, who communicates with ghosts, alongside Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, and Jeffrey Combs. Together, they navigate a supernatural mystery with humor and suspense.
Watch The Frighteners streaming via Starz
The Frighteners is available to watch on Starz.
Frank must solve the mystery with the help of his ghostly companions while evading suspicion from the authorities. Starz produces a range of popular original series, including Power, Outlander, American Gods, and The Girlfriend Experience across genres like crime, fantasy, and drama.
You can watch via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
The Frighteners’ official synopsis is as follows:
“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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