The Frighteners (1996) — Screenplay
A fake exorcist must uncover the deadly spirit haunting his town before the FBI and his own conscience catch up to him.
- Written by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
- Length
- 113 pages
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh craft a tone that careens between slapstick comedy and genuine horror, showing how to balance genre shifts without losing momentum. The script also uses Frank's con-man persona to build a protagonist who is both unreliable and deeply sympathetic, making his arc a masterclass in character-driven plotting.
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