The Frighteners

The Frighteners

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
, Trini Alvarado
Trini Alvarado
, Peter Dobson
Peter Dobson
, John Astin
John Astin
Peter Jackson
The Frighteners

The Frighteners

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
, Trini Alvarado
Trini Alvarado
, Peter Dobson
Peter Dobson
, John Astin
John Astin
Peter Jackson

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"Director Peter Jackson mixes comedy, horror, special effects, and Michael J. Fox in Universal's The Frighteners. Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, this transfer looks stunning and is very sharp in both detail and clarity. The black levels are all very well-rendered with the color patterns and fleshtones all solid and even. Except for a slight amount of edge enhancement in a few scenes, this transfer is truly top-notch. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English and French. This is a very enveloping soundtrack that features a ton of directional sounds in both the front and rear speakers. All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any hiss or distortion. Much like the video portions, the audio is also very well produced. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. While a laserdisc filled with extras exists, Universal has decided to produce a relatively bare-bones edition of this film on DVD. The only extra features included on this disc are some production notes, a few talent bios, some film highlights, and a theatrical trailer for the film. Maybe someday there will be a better edition of this popular film; until then viewers are stuck with this lackluster edition."

Product Details

Release Date: 08/18/1998
UPC: 0025192028625
Original Release: 1996
Rating: R
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:50:00
Sales rank: 15,913

Special Features

Production notes; Cast and filmmakers' bios; Film highlights; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Michael J. Fox Frank Bannister
Trini Alvarado Lucy Lunskey
Peter Dobson Ray Lynskey
John Astin Judge
Jeffrey Combs Milton Dammers
Dee Wallace Stone Patricia Bradley
Jake Busey Johnny Bartlett
Chi McBride Cyrus
Jim Fyfe Stuart
Troy Evans Sheriff Walt Perry
Julianna McCarthy Old Lady Bradley
R. Lee Ermey Hiles
Elizabeth Hawthorne Magda Rhys-Jones
Angela Bloomfield Debra Bannister
Desmond Kelly Harry Sinclair,Doctor
Jonathan Blick Steve Bayliss, Reporter
Todd Rippon Deputy
John Sumner Deputy
Michael Robinson Deputy
Jim McLarty Deputy
Anthony Ray Parker Deputy
Paul Yates Deputy
Melanie Lynskey Deputy
John Leigh Bryce Campbell
Nicola Cliff Young Patricia
Ken Blackburn Dr. Kamins
Stuart Devenie Museum Curator
Genevieve Westcott TV Presenter
Leslie Wing Mrs. Waterhouse
Leslie Klein Sylvia, the Maid
Frank Edwards Resuscitating Man
Alan O'Leary The Waiter
Danny Lineham Barry
Charlie McClellan Actor
William Pomeroy Jacob Platz
George Port Orderly
Billy Jackson Baby in Bouncer,Man with Piercings
Sophie Watkins Nursery Baby
Taea Hartwell Nursery Baby
Max Grover Nursery Baby,Nursery Baby
Tony Hopkins Hospital Patient
Lewis Martin Actor
Clay Nelson Passerby
Robert McNeill Actor,Passerby
Matthew Chamberlain Passerby
Vivienne Kaplan Nun
Liz Mullane Nun
Artie Kane Conductor
Danny Elfman Composer

Technical Credits
Peter Jackson Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Bruce Brown Stunts
Victoria Burrows Casting
Steve Ingram Special Effects
Jamie Selkirk Producer
Charlie McClellan Special Effects
Robert Zemeckis Executive Producer
Fran Walsh Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Mike Elizalde Special Effects
Steve Boeddeker Sound Effects
David Boulton Sound Effects
Brent Burge Sound Effects
Charlie Croughwell Stunts
Steve Doherty Stunts
Aaron Lupton Stunts
Liz Mullane Casting
Harry Harrison Key Grip
Jenny Harris Stunts
Mark Prowse Stunts
Vivienne Kaplan Casting
Joanne Strong Stunts
Hammond Peek Sound/Sound Designer
Randy Thom Sound/Sound Designer
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