The Frighteners

After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$16,759,216
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$5,565,495
1,669 theaters
Release DateJul 19, 1996
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 50 min
GenresComedy Fantasy Horror
In Release166 days/23 weeks
Widest Release1,675 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jul 19-21
Atlanta Olympics
5$5,565,495-1,669-$3,334$5,565,4951
Jul 26-28
Atlanta Olympics
11$2,788,880-49.9%1,675+6$1,665$10,791,11510
Aug 2-4
Atlanta Olympics
12$1,479,080-47%1,436-239$1,030$13,865,99519