The Frighteners

The Frighteners

A psychic con man who uses his ghostly friends to scam the living is forced to become a genuine paranormal investigator when a sinister supernatural killer begins claiming victims.

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10/27/2026

4K UHD — The Frighteners (10/27/2026)

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Arrow Video releases The Frighteners in a three-disc Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray set October 27, 2026. Peter Jackson's supernatural horror-comedy is presented from a 4K restoration with both the theatrical and director's cuts, Dolby Vision/HDR and multiple audio options including Dolby Atmos on the director's cut, plus Peter Jackson commentary, documentaries and extensive archival extras.

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StudioArrow Video

Year1996

RatingR

Runtime1H 50M

GenresComedy, Fantasy, Horror

DirectorPeter Jackson

StarringMichael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs