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8.5 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19984h 29mUnited States of America, New Zealand

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

Synopsis

Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 24, 1998

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Jackson
Screenplay & Story
Peter Jackson
Original Title
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Country of Origin
United States of America, New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4h 29m
Production Studios
WingNut Films, Universal Studios Home Video

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Jackson

Screenplay & Story

Peter Jackson

Director of Photography

Mike Rathbone

Film Editing

Emma Haughton

Producers

Peter Jackson, Jamie Selkirk

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Producer

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Writer

Emma Haughton

Editor

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Director

Mike Rathbone

Director of Photography

Jamie Selkirk

Jamie Selkirk

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Making of 'The Frighteners'.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making of 'The Frighteners'

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Making of 'The Frighteners' about?

Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.

Who directed The Making of 'The Frighteners'?

The Making of 'The Frighteners' was directed by Peter Jackson.

Who stars in The Making of 'The Frighteners'?

The principal cast of The Making of 'The Frighteners' includes Robert Zemeckis, Jim Fyfe, Trini Alvarado, Peter Jackson, Michael J. Fox.

When was The Making of 'The Frighteners' released and how long is it?

The Making of 'The Frighteners' was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 4h 29m.