The Frighteners ◎

: Following a tragic car accident that killed his wife, Frank develops the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. He uses this gift to run a scam: his ghost friends "haunt" homes, and he charges the owners for his "exorcism" services.

most commonly refers to the cult classic 1996 supernatural horror-comedy film directed by Peter Jackson, but it is also the title of a popular non-fiction book exploring why humans enjoy horror. The Film (1996) The Frighteners

: A malevolent, demonic spirit resembling the Grim Reaper begins killing both the living and the dead. Frank becomes the prime suspect in the murders while trying to stop the real killer. : Following a tragic car accident that killed

: It was Michael J. Fox's final leading role in a live-action film before he moved back to television for Spin City . The film is celebrated for its early but impressive CGI and a scene-stealing performance by Jeffrey Combs as a high-strung FBI agent. The Film (1996) : A malevolent, demonic spirit