New Zealand / USA,
1996, 110 min
(Director's cut: 122 min)
Directed by:
Peter JacksonCinematography:
Alun BollingerComposer:
Danny ElfmanCast:
Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, Jake Busey, Chi McBride, Troy Evans, R. Lee Ermey, Melanie Lynskey (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
In the sleepy little town of Fairwater, a monstrous evil has awakened... an evil so powerful, its reach extends beyond the grave. Director Peter Jackson and executive producer Robert Zemeckis unleash a riveting thriller with the most spectacular special effects this side of the hereafter. For Frank Bannister (Michael J Fox), death is a great way to make a living: ridding haunted houses of their unwelcome "guests". But he's in cahoots with the very ghosts he promises to evict! It's the perfect scam... until Frank finds himself at the centre of a dark mystery. A diabolical spirit is on a murderous rampage, and the whole town believes Frank is behind it. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1997 - Best Horror Film
- 1997 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 1997 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson (Best Writing)
- 1997 - Michael J. Fox (Best Actor)
- 1997 - Jeffrey Combs (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1997 - Danny Elfman (Best Music)
- 1997 - Richard Taylor, Rick Baker (Best Make-Up)
- 1997 - Charlie McClellan, Richard Taylor, Wes Takahashi (Best Special / Visual Effects)
Sitges Film Festival
- 1996 - Richard Taylor (Best Special Effects)