Ghosts, Grins, and Gore: Revisiting The Frighteners
Nerdy Up North Podcast
10/06/25
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In this episode, we dive deep into Peter Jackson’s 1996 supernatural cult classic — The Frighteners! Join us as we explore how Michael J. Fox brought charm and chaos to this ghost-filled thriller, the wild visual effects that pushed boundaries in the ’90s, and how The Frighteners became a forgotten gem in horror-comedy history.
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