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Please review Jack Black's Goosebumps movie instead of another movie that has nothing to do with Halloween like rubber, aliens vs predators, 2 or Venom
Another really interesting fact from this movie is: Michael J. Fox performed many of his own stunts in the film. Ironically, he broke his foot by a simple fall while filming in the forest at night. Sir Peter Jackson said Fox's injury was actually a blessing in disguise, because it allowed him to work on the script some more, and edit some of the film's scenes, while Fox recovered for a week.
The whole movie is really about Frank accepting his wife's death and moving on, I think he has plenty of personality and a great character arc. The state of his house at the begining is a metaphor of his own life, that's why he doesn't want to abbandon it but he doesn't take care of it either. In the end, he builds a new house.
I think critics, and Critic, missed that Frank is still grieving hard. So all he does is go through the motions of daily life. He doesn't lack charisma; he's depressed and kind of lost sight of why he should even care or try.
@@crowz6247 for shure. It's also very telling that he can see ghosts and kinda works with them and befriends them, because he himself has also become a ghost, a sort of "living dead", after the death of his wife. He doesn't really want to live anymore, that's why he doesn't even flinch when he realizes that he must be dead to fight the evil ghost. He was willing to blow his head off until she tells him she can freeze him instead.
Executive Meddling: The film was originally intended to open close to Halloween, but Universal was so impressed with the rough cut of the film that they pushed up the release to July 19, 1996 (against Peter Jackson's wishes) as they didn't have anything opening that month. The choice of date (less than three weeks after Independence Day opened, combined with the Atlanta Summer Olympics starting that day) was considered by Jackson the main reason why the film flopped at the box office. Some good Executive Meddling came out of this movie. Jackson making this movie for only $26 million (with the incredible effects done at his company Weta Digital) were what convinced studio heads that a large-scale production of The Lord of the Rings could be done without an exorbitant budget.
Then again, it's thanks to this movie not being a box office hit and the 1998 releases of "Disney's Mighty Joe Young" & "Roland Emmerich's Godzilla" that Universal Pictures canned Peter Jackson's earlier attempt of a "KING KONG" remake until after his "LOTR Trilogy" was a smash hit.
I was kinda aware of it being a flop in the cinemas but I remember the vhs was EVERYWHERE.. Everyone owed it or rented it regularly (or taped it off TV).. It found an audience very quickly
But I think his acting here is better BecauSe he cut hitler hair style to try to make people think of himself not only think of frank actor Jeffrey combs also acts well here
Jeffrey Combs in this...oh yes, I believe that he's one of the very best examples of an actor who can play different degrees of insane. Even better when you hear Combs's actual voice doesn't sound like the voice he uses, he basically puts on a 'creepy'evil' voice for some of his characters. Also yeah Robert Zemeckis DID do a Tales From The Crypt episode ('Yellow') and also Death Becomes Her was originally going to be one too (the theme from the show is in the trailer). And also we KNOW that Sgt Hartman ended up there after what happened to him. Still a much better Haunted Mansion than Eddie Murphy's one (and right up there with the Muppet one). Jeffrey Combs as mentioned...he is very much if Dale Cooper actually never recovered from the experience of being in the black lodge, he is an agent who very much got involved with various cults and it's all over his body....all the markings and scars, his body is a roadmap of pain. Chances are Mr Crocker was based on this character (as well as Eugene Levy in Splash). Slimer should be happy because Ghostbusters did get two movies that weren't reboots and also CarrotJuice would be glad to know that Beetlejuice is getting a sequel.
What's sad about the Judge is originally the Judge did not vanish from the film after the museum scene. More scenes were shot of the character after he is cut in half, including him crawling around on his hands in the museum, Frank meeting him during the cemetery battle in which he would help Frank fight the Reaper, after which he remarks 'Got to hand it to you Frank, you've defeated Death himself!' and a appearance at the end where he and Rustler the Dog say goodbye to Frank and head out west. These scenes were cut due to pacing reasons and were not added back in for the director's cut due to insufficient funds to properly finish the effects, but can be viewed on the deleted scenes section of the making of documentary.
Jeffrey Combs is a god damned gem and does not get the kind of respect he deserves for his acting skills. The man does TV, movies, voicework, and all of it is absolutely top notch stuff. Enjoyed the review as always, great work dudes.
I genuinely like The Frighteners. It was a nice blend of classic Jackson and modern Jackson. I love all of the weirdo inconsistencies. He made a weird movie that can only be loved as a weird movie.
Fun Fact: The character of Hiles was written as a parody of the Drill Sergeant from Full Metal Jacket, with Peter Jackson assuming they would get a local actor from New Zealand to play the role. However, they approached R. Lee Ermey himself and he accepted.
Yeah, but man, you should've seen his excellent performance into the character of Herbert West. Re-Animator has now become a Halloween go-to classic after what I've recently seen.
He’s like Willem Dafoe in Spider-Man or Arnold Schwarzenegger in Batman & Robin - He’s just having the most fun hamming it up and I can’t help but love every minute of it!
I do love that Jeffrey Combs basically voices this exact same character in Justice League: Unlimited as The Question, and he's one of the best things about the already fantastic series. And that's after having already been the Scarecrow in the New Batman Adventures, and his take is still bone-chilling to hear each time.
Directors cut has more great scenes to watch but the problem they discriminate the black people is what I would not support Black people are also human
The deleted scene is deleted is because some scenes discriminate black people and some are gore and coarse language and one scene in deleted scene 5 Michael j fox said “don’t you ever do that again” he point out his middle finger which is why it is deleted
Deleted scene 5. Cyrus and Stuart made a reaper and scared frank after frank left judge at the stairway Stuart said use white colour bed sheets Cyrus said there is no white bed sheets Michael j fox said “don’t you ever do that again!” Pointing his middle finger That is why some scenes are cut off
I still find it so impressive how much technical acts they were able to put in films and still make it look for the most part crispy and smooth i wish we saw that more from films now.
Any movie that calls back Full Metal Jacket is good in my book. I remember this from only seeing it close to when it released, and felt it was underrated then. Good to see this covered here.
I just hope and wish Michael J. Fox is know for more films besides the Back to the Future films because he made some really good films that people should really check out
Deleted Role: A character, the Gatekeeper, was deleted from the movie. He was supposed to be a 6-foot cherub and function as a sidekick to R. Lee Ermey's Hiles, but all remnants of him was removed completely from the movie when it was realized that his character, besides being superfluous, didn't really make a lick of sense within the universe of the movie. Divorced Installment: The film was originally going to be a Tales from the Crypt movie, but when the producers thought it had potential as its own story, it was reworked into one without any connection to that series.
Ahh yes, true nostalgia right here. I was small when this came out. So I was very confused as to whether I was supposed to laugh at this movie or be afraid of it. I’ve always look forward to the new Nostalgiaween intro every year since day one, and the Scooby-Doo one didn’t disappoint!
This was originally going to a Tales From The Crypt, but became its own movie Instead. It would have been the first TFTC movie to have a happy ending. The Director's Cut , which I have on Blu Ray, gives us more background on the different characters and how many ghosts Frank Bannister has encountered.
Holy crap! I actually saw this movie when I was a kid. I think it was my first introduction to the song Don't Fear the Reaper. Like I only remember the blanket thing and this song at the end lol. For some reason I remember the Michael J Fox's character being played by Matthew Broderick. So nostalgic.
I only saw this film in my later years but it was worth the wait as it's definitely an underrated classic and I love the opening joke of this film probably being one of the few horror franchises that's never going to be rebooted and it's still hilarious 😂❤️👍
I actually REALLY hope he talks about the Haunting of Hill House one of these years for Nostalgiaween. The Bent-Neck Lady reveal will be THE BEST TWIST in all of TV history. I'd say up there with R+L=J but like that wasn't really a REVEAL since we all knew it but the confirmation was still nice.
I absolutely loved it to the point that decades later the Mutton Birds cover of Don't fear the Reaper remains my ringtone of choice, sure the effects might be a bit ropey here and there but I've seen far worse in more recent stuff so I cut it some slack. This has also reminded me it's time to rewatch it again.
No Stunt Double: Michael J. Fox performed many of his own stunts in the film. He broke his foot by a simple fall while filming in the forest at night. Peter Jackson said Fox's injury was actually a blessing in disguise, because it allowed him to work on the script some more and edit some of the film's scenes, while Fox recovered for a week.
I actually like this movie. And I also like this version of Don't Fear the Reaper. And at least we get to find out what happened to DI Hartman after his run in with Gomer Pyle.
Master Sgt. Hiles is not drill instructor/Gunnery Sgt. Hartman...I don't know why people keep saying its the same character. He's just another Marine who died...The guy was an actual drill instructor in the marines, that is why he was cast so often as a drill instructor.
Fun fact about Rob Zombie's version of The Munsters: He actually wanted to film it in black-and-white, but the studio said no, so he chose to go with cartoonishly bright colors instead.
I love the Frighteners. Tis a classic. I saw this shortly before Jackson was announced for Lord of the Rings and my immediate thought was.. ooh.. that makes sense.
I found this gem years ago. I enjoy a good horror-comedy and that's what I think this is. They're hard to get right. This one doesn't get everything right but it gets a lot right. I hope that director's cut really exists and shows up. I'd love to see it.
5:22 Funny that you talk about being disappointed w/ that particular effect and then reference Roger Ebert at 5:48, b/c even though he absolutely hated this film and gave it a one star rating, he still acknowledged that "anyone who appreciates special effects, computer animation or movie makeup will regard this movie with awe."
I love this movie so much, I never would've ever guessed it would be mentioned on this channel. Totally unexpected gem of a movie that still holds up amazingly. God forbid Hollywood from remaking this film.
11:34 Film guy here. They did that by being either negligently dangerous (which does happen) or using a fake car where people can sit in what looks like a vehicle but if the camera backed out enough you’d see someone holding onto handlebars at where the trunk would be, pushing it like a grocery cart.
I literally just picked this movie for my weekly movie night with friends. None of them had ever seen the film, and it didn't get stellar reviews from them. I still love it.
Absolutely love The Frighteners. One of my favourite films growing up. I'm made up the Critic is giving it some much needed attention. That cover of Don't Fear the Reaper by The Mutton Birds in the credits is 🔥
Jeffrey Combs is one of my favourite actors he was in a ton of Brian Yuzna movies like Re-Animator and From Beyond which are some of the best body horror movies ever made.
Honestly this film has the perfect blend of 90's ness mixed with some great humor and horror, while also keeping you not bored and always on the edge of your seat for when something else is going to happen
It's one of those fun rides, not to be taken seriously pop corn films like Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow and John Carpenter's Vampires. Plus I love the cinematography.
What i love most about the casting of Michael J. Fox was that no actor other than Michael J. Fox was considered for the role of Frank Bannister, that shows sticking to your guns and it paying off bigtime.
Was wondering when you were going to review this movie. I remember seeing this in the theater when I was a youngster and being blown away by it. Looking back yes it's ridiculous and cartoony but it was Michael J Fox's last real performance before his Parkinsons's symptoms became debilitating. Also, this almost could've been a sequel to Full Metal Jacket lol. RIP R. Lee Ermey. Anyway, long Live Peter Jackson.
16:31 - I remember seeing this movie on TV for the first time and being spellbound by Jeffry Combs's entertainingly eccentric and creepy apparel and performance! He was also great in H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animater and From Beyond!
Whether you say it's good or not, I'll always love this film. Flawed as it may be, it's one of my favorite Michael j Fox films, and one of my favorite Halloween films.
This film has always been one my favorites, if only for the fact that when I saw it when I was younger, I never got to see the entirety of it in one sitting. Always had to watch it piecemeal whenever I stumbled on to it on tv and I didn't know what it was called for the longest time.
Criminally underrated!!! Originally a Tales from the Crypt film along with From Dusk Till Dawn! Also Ray was in an episode of TLFTC starring Tate Donavan.
Oh hey was wondering if he'd review this one. One of the last movies Micheal J Fox did before his illness really kicked in. Fun little ghost story overall.
I purposely looked up and watched this movie a few days ago. Love it! ❤ The movie Odd Thomas 🙏 RIP Anton Yelchin 🙏 reminded me a lot of The Frighteners.
I really want to know what you guys think of the animated Addams Family movies. I acknowledge there is not much to admire, but there were a few hits out of the sea of misses that I loved.
Have anyone notice that The Frighteners is Michael J. Fox's Last Live-Action film before or after Mars Attacks! And then after, he done some voice-acting in animated films and Stuart Little films before his official retirement due to Parkenson's Disease and he create his foundation for everyone who has the same disease as Michael has and he still continues his battle of his disease and still helping people and supporting sports, including his guest appearance on TV, Comic-Cons, radio and a videogame... My respect goes to Michael and for those who died of Parkenson's disease, my full respect goes out to their family, friends and loved ones...
This came out when I was about 12 and at that age I really liked it. Even as an adult and being far more able to see its flaws I have to say I still really quite like it. I find it just odd and something different to watch that doesn't take any thought, you simply just enjoy it.
The fact that Mars Attacks was MJF's last feature movie, and Frighteners was his last lead role in a box office movie.... (not counting animated shit) I loved this movie. Also... kind of shocked Critic didn't mention this....
1. Marty McFly 2. Milo James Thatch (VA, I know, but cast so well as to be irreplaceable) 3. Frank Bannister (only because I adore _Atlantis_ to pieces)
I haven’t mentioned yet how much I love the new opening, it’s so much fun very well made and a solid milestone for the NC in terms of how far he’s come :)
Honestly i feel like we sleep on Michael J. Fox a bit too much as a actor because he honestly made a lot of really good films and really could act when you gave him the right script to work with.
I always loved this movie, but like you said, I loved the over the top parts. Do I think it’s a good movie? No. Do I add it to my October movie list? Yes lol
One thing the director's cut clears up is the opening scene. It adds another flashback to the hospital, showing Johnny chasing young Patricia around the morgue the same way, while she teasingly screams for him not to hurt her. Followed by the two of them getting down to business on a bloody autopsy table. So that opening scene wasn't a horror chase; it was foreplay. Kinky. Frighteners is unironically one of my favorite movies to watch for Halloween, especially considering the day itself is also Peter Jackson's birthday. Say whatever you want, but I think it's a blast!
Thoughts on The Frighteners? Love it? Like it? Meh it?
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Never saw it but I might give it a watch.
If I want a Peter Jackson ghost movie, Return of the King is sitting on my DVD shelf right now.
Please review Jack Black's Goosebumps movie instead of another movie that has nothing to do with Halloween like rubber, aliens vs predators, 2 or Venom
Please review the Lego Batman movie and national treasurer 2 Book of secrets
Totally awesome.
Can you review Fun Size (2012), Frankenweenie, Corpse Bride, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Scream Team?
Another really interesting fact from this movie is: Michael J. Fox performed many of his own stunts in the film. Ironically, he broke his foot by a simple fall while filming in the forest at night. Sir Peter Jackson said Fox's injury was actually a blessing in disguise, because it allowed him to work on the script some more, and edit some of the film's scenes, while Fox recovered for a week.
The whole movie is really about Frank accepting his wife's death and moving on, I think he has plenty of personality and a great character arc. The state of his house at the begining is a metaphor of his own life, that's why he doesn't want to abbandon it but he doesn't take care of it either. In the end, he builds a new house.
I think critics, and Critic, missed that Frank is still grieving hard. So all he does is go through the motions of daily life. He doesn't lack charisma; he's depressed and kind of lost sight of why he should even care or try.
@@crowz6247 for shure. It's also very telling that he can see ghosts and kinda works with them and befriends them, because he himself has also become a ghost, a sort of "living dead", after the death of his wife. He doesn't really want to live anymore, that's why he doesn't even flinch when he realizes that he must be dead to fight the evil ghost. He was willing to blow his head off until she tells him she can freeze him instead.
Yes, I got that too. I have always liked this movie, with all its weirdness ❤
He is forced to lose Debra (Angela Bloomfield) in a car crash. But fox has enough skills
@@crowz6247but fox is still so handsome and cute and he is talented
Executive Meddling:
The film was originally intended to open close to Halloween, but Universal was so impressed with the rough cut of the film that they pushed up the release to July 19, 1996 (against Peter Jackson's wishes) as they didn't have anything opening that month. The choice of date (less than three weeks after Independence Day opened, combined with the Atlanta Summer Olympics starting that day) was considered by Jackson the main reason why the film flopped at the box office.
Some good Executive Meddling came out of this movie. Jackson making this movie for only $26 million (with the incredible effects done at his company Weta Digital) were what convinced studio heads that a large-scale production of The Lord of the Rings could be done without an exorbitant budget.
Then again,
it's thanks to this movie not being a box office hit and the 1998 releases of "Disney's Mighty Joe Young" & "Roland Emmerich's Godzilla" that Universal Pictures canned Peter Jackson's earlier attempt of a "KING KONG" remake until after his "LOTR Trilogy" was a smash hit.
@@JOSH-lw2jv That was for the better imo, if the end product is anything to go by.
I was kinda aware of it being a flop in the cinemas but I remember the vhs was EVERYWHERE.. Everyone owed it or rented it regularly (or taped it off TV).. It found an audience very quickly
So what you’re saying is this movie walked so LOTR could run!
Again I get the reminder that all my favorite movies only happened by accident.
Jeffery Combs is fantastic. He has such a unique way of speaking. My favorite role of his was as Herbert West in the Re-Animator movies.
But I think his acting here is better
BecauSe he cut hitler hair style to try to make people think of himself not only think of frank actor
Jeffrey combs also acts well here
my favorite role of his is the question
My favorite thing about this, is in a blooper, MJF kept saying doc, doc like he was on the BTTF set. He caught himself and just laughed.
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Precisely, you can take Michael J Fox out of the BTTF Franchise, but you can't take the BTTF Franchise out of Michael J Fox! 😂😉
Thought you meant Maxwell Jacob Friedman
@@SuperVideogamer I did too
That's heavy.
Jeffrey Combs in this...oh yes, I believe that he's one of the very best examples of an actor who can play different degrees of insane. Even better when you hear Combs's actual voice doesn't sound like the voice he uses, he basically puts on a 'creepy'evil' voice for some of his characters. Also yeah Robert Zemeckis DID do a Tales From The Crypt episode ('Yellow') and also Death Becomes Her was originally going to be one too (the theme from the show is in the trailer). And also we KNOW that Sgt Hartman ended up there after what happened to him. Still a much better Haunted Mansion than Eddie Murphy's one (and right up there with the Muppet one). Jeffrey Combs as mentioned...he is very much if Dale Cooper actually never recovered from the experience of being in the black lodge, he is an agent who very much got involved with various cults and it's all over his body....all the markings and scars, his body is a roadmap of pain. Chances are Mr Crocker was based on this character (as well as Eugene Levy in Splash). Slimer should be happy because Ghostbusters did get two movies that weren't reboots and also CarrotJuice would be glad to know that Beetlejuice is getting a sequel.
What's sad about the Judge is originally the Judge did not vanish from the film after the museum scene. More scenes were shot of the character after he is cut in half, including him crawling around on his hands in the museum, Frank meeting him during the cemetery battle in which he would help Frank fight the Reaper, after which he remarks 'Got to hand it to you Frank, you've defeated Death himself!' and a appearance at the end where he and Rustler the Dog say goodbye to Frank and head out west. These scenes were cut due to pacing reasons and were not added back in for the director's cut due to insufficient funds to properly finish the effects, but can be viewed on the deleted scenes section of the making of documentary.
The reason they weren't added back in was insufficient funds? That's news to me.
Michael called the Judge character Doc during filming
It's a pity, and he does not even end up in heaven at the end.
@@SwiftNimblefoot that is the way of the Cowboy to ride off at the end
Jeffrey Combs is a god damned gem and does not get the kind of respect he deserves for his acting skills. The man does TV, movies, voicework, and all of it is absolutely top notch stuff.
Enjoyed the review as always, great work dudes.
The fact that he could make Would You Rather a bearable movie deserves some kind of medal.
Jeffrey combs hitler look makes people difficult to forget Frighteners
Jeffrey combs is also another talented and skilled actor
I genuinely like The Frighteners. It was a nice blend of classic Jackson and modern Jackson. I love all of the weirdo inconsistencies. He made a weird movie that can only be loved as a weird movie.
same
Agreed.
Director’s Cut saved this movie for me.
Not to be a contrarian hipster, but this was always my favorite Michael J Fox film (yep, I enjoy it more than Back to the Future)
I actually really like it. 😅
Came for the Frighteners review, stayed for the love letter to Jeffrey Combs. 😂 He's always amazing in everything I've ever seen him in.
Agreed!
He is a great actor but he has one of those faces you just wanna punch.
Gggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
😊
Heck, he even made Transformers Prime fun for me by playing Ratchet.
Fun Fact: The character of Hiles was written as a parody of the Drill Sergeant from Full Metal Jacket, with Peter Jackson assuming they would get a local actor from New Zealand to play the role. However, they approached R. Lee Ermey himself and he accepted.
I always imagined that was just Hartman's ghost after the events of Full Metal Jacket XD
@@shadejakva9367 That's my head canon too.
Yes that's literally what he said in the video
I always thought the frighteners and full metal jacket took place in the same universe
You commented before you actually watched the video, didn’t you?
I love how this film never lets go of the gas and always tried to keep you engaged and entertained.
Jeffrey Combs is UNHINGED in this movie and I love every second of it
Yeah, but man, you should've seen his excellent performance into the character of Herbert West. Re-Animator has now become a Halloween go-to classic after what I've recently seen.
Jeffrey Combs is great in everything.
I like him more as an ambulance
He’s like Willem Dafoe in Spider-Man or Arnold Schwarzenegger in Batman & Robin - He’s just having the most fun hamming it up and I can’t help but love every minute of it!
He's like Tim Curry in that no matter what movie he's in he's at least entertaining.
John Astin loved making this movie, so when Sean was offered LOTR he encouraged him to do it.
One of Michael J. Fox's best movies. Good humor and horror mixed.
Agreed, as well as great performances from All The supporting cast. Not many movies can pull off that perfect blend of humor and horror.
His subtitle reactions to stuff is why I love his scenes the Kitchen scene he just looks so pleased to threating appliances
I love the idea of the conman having to become the real deal.
Try "Doc Hollywood". Also a good movie.
God, how I loved this movie as a kid. Finally a Nostalgia Critic review!! Yaaayy
As any Star Trek fan can tell you, Jeffrey Combs is a real treasure.
A horrifyingly underrated film
I do love that Jeffrey Combs basically voices this exact same character in Justice League: Unlimited as The Question, and he's one of the best things about the already fantastic series. And that's after having already been the Scarecrow in the New Batman Adventures, and his take is still bone-chilling to hear each time.
This was the perfect transition from "Dead Alive" Peter Jackson to "Lord of the Rings" Peter Jackson. Spooky and creepy but on a grand scale.
actually before this he made heveanly creatures wich it gave him his first oscar nom for the script.
Heroin-shooting frogs and muppet debauchery
@@hellacoorinna9995 Meet The Feebles?
i love this movie, it's an underrated 90s gem
The directors cut is actually pretty great. The haunted chicken always makes me laugh
Directors cut has more great scenes to watch but the problem they discriminate the black people is what I would not support
Black people are also human
The deleted scene is deleted is because some scenes discriminate black people and some are gore and coarse language and one scene in deleted scene 5 Michael j fox said “don’t you ever do that again” he point out his middle finger which is why it is deleted
Deleted scene 5. Cyrus and Stuart made a reaper and scared frank after frank left judge at the stairway
Stuart said use white colour bed sheets
Cyrus said there is no white bed sheets
Michael j fox said “don’t you ever do that again!” Pointing his middle finger
That is why some scenes are cut off
Honestly can we all just admit Rick Baker is the freaking legend of prosthetic makeup.
*cough cough* Tom Savini
@@julieman13I love Tom Savini but Rick Baker is the undisputed King... Even Tom Savini would admit that...
Yes he is, those academy awards speak for themselves.
I still find it so impressive how much technical acts they were able to put in films and still make it look for the most part crispy and smooth i wish we saw that more from films now.
Jeff Combs is a treasure, whether he's on Star Trek as nearly every race in the show or a scary movie, or even this, he's always a delight.
A true classic never goes out of style. And The Frighteners is said classic.
Any movie that calls back Full Metal Jacket is good in my book.
I remember this from only seeing it close to when it released, and felt it was underrated then.
Good to see this covered here.
I think might be one of the best films to blend Humor and Horror in a film, which is saying a lot
Yeah, they're hard to get right.
@@DuelScreen Unless your last name is Jackson or Raimi.
@@crowz6247 Edgar Wright too
I just hope and wish Michael J. Fox is know for more films besides the Back to the Future films because he made some really good films that people should really check out
He was in _Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey_ as the V/O for Chance.
Teen Wolf!
He was in Brian De Palma's Causalties of War, it is a fantastic film, and Fox is excellent in it.
Doc Hollywood is a good movie.
Deleted Role: A character, the Gatekeeper, was deleted from the movie. He was supposed to be a 6-foot cherub and function as a sidekick to R. Lee Ermey's Hiles, but all remnants of him was removed completely from the movie when it was realized that his character, besides being superfluous, didn't really make a lick of sense within the universe of the movie.
Divorced Installment: The film was originally going to be a Tales from the Crypt movie, but when the producers thought it had potential as its own story, it was reworked into one without any connection to that series.
Ahh yes, true nostalgia right here. I was small when this came out. So I was very confused as to whether I was supposed to laugh at this movie or be afraid of it.
I’ve always look forward to the new Nostalgiaween intro every year since day one, and the Scooby-Doo one didn’t disappoint!
This was originally going to a Tales From The Crypt, but became its own movie Instead. It would have been the first TFTC movie to have a happy ending. The Director's Cut , which I have on Blu Ray, gives us more background on the different characters and how many ghosts Frank Bannister has encountered.
Holy crap! I actually saw this movie when I was a kid. I think it was my first introduction to the song Don't Fear the Reaper. Like I only remember the blanket thing and this song at the end lol. For some reason I remember the Michael J Fox's character being played by Matthew Broderick. So nostalgic.
I only saw this film in my later years but it was worth the wait as it's definitely an underrated classic and I love the opening joke of this film probably being one of the few horror franchises that's never going to be rebooted and it's still hilarious 😂❤️👍
It's about time you did the classic Scooby opening! It's fantastic! Especially the cats.
Just watched this movie a couple of nights ago. I watch it every year around Halloween. One of my favorite and most underrated movies.
Jeffery Combs is an underused actor, he was fantastic in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, as several different characters on the show, most often as Weyoun.
I actually REALLY hope he talks about the Haunting of Hill House one of these years for Nostalgiaween.
The Bent-Neck Lady reveal will be THE BEST TWIST in all of TV history. I'd say up there with R+L=J but like that wasn't really a REVEAL since we all knew it but the confirmation was still nice.
I absolutely loved it to the point that decades later the Mutton Birds cover of Don't fear the Reaper remains my ringtone of choice, sure the effects might be a bit ropey here and there but I've seen far worse in more recent stuff so I cut it some slack.
This has also reminded me it's time to rewatch it again.
No Stunt Double: Michael J. Fox performed many of his own stunts in the film. He broke his foot by a simple fall while filming in the forest at night. Peter Jackson said Fox's injury was actually a blessing in disguise, because it allowed him to work on the script some more and edit some of the film's scenes, while Fox recovered for a week.
I still feel like this is some of the best horror effects we've ever seen.
I actually like this movie. And I also like this version of Don't Fear the Reaper. And at least we get to find out what happened to DI Hartman after his run in with Gomer Pyle.
Master Sgt. Hiles is not drill instructor/Gunnery Sgt. Hartman...I don't know why people keep saying its the same character. He's just another Marine who died...The guy was an actual drill instructor in the marines, that is why he was cast so often as a drill instructor.
@@lutherheggs451 "Well, no shit. What have we got here? A f-ing comedian, Private Joker. I admire your honesty."
Fun fact about Rob Zombie's version of The Munsters: He actually wanted to film it in black-and-white, but the studio said no, so he chose to go with cartoonishly bright colors instead.
I love the Frighteners. Tis a classic. I saw this shortly before Jackson was announced for Lord of the Rings and my immediate thought was.. ooh.. that makes sense.
I found this gem years ago. I enjoy a good horror-comedy and that's what I think this is. They're hard to get right. This one doesn't get everything right but it gets a lot right. I hope that director's cut really exists and shows up. I'd love to see it.
5:22 Funny that you talk about being disappointed w/ that particular effect and then reference Roger Ebert at 5:48, b/c even though he absolutely hated this film and gave it a one star rating, he still acknowledged that "anyone who appreciates special effects, computer animation or movie makeup will regard this movie with awe."
I love this movie so much, I never would've ever guessed it would be mentioned on this channel. Totally unexpected gem of a movie that still holds up amazingly. God forbid Hollywood from remaking this film.
11:34 Film guy here. They did that by being either negligently dangerous (which does happen) or using a fake car where people can sit in what looks like a vehicle but if the camera backed out enough you’d see someone holding onto handlebars at where the trunk would be, pushing it like a grocery cart.
I literally just picked this movie for my weekly movie night with friends. None of them had ever seen the film, and it didn't get stellar reviews from them. I still love it.
The “you can’t kill a walker” joke made me pause for a moment, then crack up laughing for several mins. That was well played. Well played sir.
Absolutely love The Frighteners. One of my favourite films growing up.
I'm made up the Critic is giving it some much needed attention.
That cover of Don't Fear the Reaper by The Mutton Birds in the credits is 🔥
Jeffrey Combs is one of my favourite actors he was in a ton of Brian Yuzna movies like Re-Animator and From Beyond which are some of the best body horror movies ever made.
I love this movie, yes the SFX is really dated now, but it's still a great dark comedy with a horror element to it.. and it features MJF!!
Jeffrey Combs voice is so instantly recognizable from Deep Space 9, knew it was Weyoun when he first talked
This movie scared me as a kid... still a Halloween classic!
This one of my all time movies and loved it as a kid. I was 15 when it released and got to see it in theater which was awesome.
Honestly this film has the perfect blend of 90's ness mixed with some great humor and horror, while also keeping you not bored and always on the edge of your seat for when something else is going to happen
It's one of those fun rides, not to be taken seriously pop corn films like Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow and John Carpenter's Vampires. Plus I love the cinematography.
I always love a good Nostalgia Critic review.
Whenever Doug posts a video, I always feel better.
What i love most about the casting of Michael J. Fox was that no actor other than Michael J. Fox was considered for the role of Frank Bannister, that shows sticking to your guns and it paying off bigtime.
One of my favourite Pre-LOTR Peter Jackson films
I remember this movie. I watched it maybe twice in my life and I always thought it was just a fever dream each time.
Knowing that some of the digital effects were done by a different company definitely helps explain this movie
Jeffrey combs is such a good actor. Such a shame hes always B movie because he is incredible
This movie was so damn enjoyable
Was wondering when you were going to review this movie. I remember seeing this in the theater when I was a youngster and being blown away by it. Looking back yes it's ridiculous and cartoony but it was Michael J Fox's last real performance before his Parkinsons's symptoms became debilitating. Also, this almost could've been a sequel to Full Metal Jacket lol. RIP R. Lee Ermey. Anyway, long Live Peter Jackson.
One of my all time favourite Michael J. Fox movies
16:31 - I remember seeing this movie on TV for the first time and being spellbound by Jeffry Combs's entertainingly eccentric and creepy apparel and performance! He was also great in H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animater and From Beyond!
Whether you say it's good or not, I'll always love this film. Flawed as it may be, it's one of my favorite Michael j Fox films, and one of my favorite Halloween films.
Personally I'll always see this as a underrated comedy horror. Sure it's not perfect and has flaws but I've always seen it as fun movie to watch.
I love this movie! one of my favorites. One of my teachers used it for a class. Never knew a lot of people hated it.
Watched this film the other night for the first time in years. Some of the effects are outdated but I still enjoy it for what it is.
This film has always been one my favorites, if only for the fact that when I saw it when I was younger, I never got to see the entirety of it in one sitting. Always had to watch it piecemeal whenever I stumbled on to it on tv and I didn't know what it was called for the longest time.
Milton was a perfect role for Jeffrey Combs! Man that guy commits no matter what the role is.
I need to get around to seeing this film. It’s on my list, but I haven’t got to it yet
Criminally underrated!!! Originally a Tales from the Crypt film along with From Dusk Till Dawn! Also Ray was in an episode of TLFTC starring Tate Donavan.
Oh hey was wondering if he'd review this one. One of the last movies Micheal J Fox did before his illness really kicked in. Fun little ghost story overall.
I purposely looked up and watched this movie a few days ago. Love it! ❤
The movie Odd Thomas 🙏 RIP Anton Yelchin 🙏 reminded me a lot of The Frighteners.
I really want to know what you guys think of the animated Addams Family movies. I acknowledge there is not much to admire, but there were a few hits out of the sea of misses that I loved.
I saw this way back in theater. I loved it then, and I unabashedly love it now.
Another horror comedy classic from my childhood I always wanted you to review is Idle Hand. It's so underrated and a cult classic.
Have anyone notice that The Frighteners is Michael J. Fox's Last Live-Action film before or after Mars Attacks!
And then after, he done some voice-acting in animated films and Stuart Little films before his official retirement due to Parkenson's Disease and he create his foundation for everyone who has the same disease as Michael has and he still continues his battle of his disease and still helping people and supporting sports, including his guest appearance on TV, Comic-Cons, radio and a videogame...
My respect goes to Michael and for those who died of Parkenson's disease, my full respect goes out to their family, friends and loved ones...
The pre lord of the rings era for Peter Jackson.
This is unironically one of my favorite movies.
This movie was an instant favorite for me... great movie
You know if only people knew how dangerous a walking toilet plant could be
This came out when I was about 12 and at that age I really liked it. Even as an adult and being far more able to see its flaws I have to say I still really quite like it. I find it just odd and something different to watch that doesn't take any thought, you simply just enjoy it.
The fact that Mars Attacks was MJF's last feature movie, and Frighteners was his last lead role in a box office movie.... (not counting animated shit) I loved this movie. Also... kind of shocked Critic didn't mention this....
Nostalgia Critic Review Request: Edward Scissorhands???? Please????
I remember how scary this movie felt to me when I was a kid. But I didn't even remembered its name.
Man this was a really insane Monster Truck race
I feel like this film is a great way to show people why we love Halloween and Horror so much but going over the edge on it.
This is an underrated 90s horror movie. Next to Marty McFly, Frank Bannister is Michael J Fox's most recognisable character for me! 💖
Thanks for giving me more a reason to want to watch it
Micheal J Fox is most recognizable to me as Chance. "My name is Chance. I know it sounds odd, but most names do if you think about it..." 😄
1. Marty McFly
2. Milo James Thatch (VA, I know, but cast so well as to be irreplaceable)
3. Frank Bannister (only because I adore _Atlantis_ to pieces)
I actually love this film this is the first Peter Jackson movie I ever saw and I watch it every year is one of my Halloween selections
I have always loved this movie, even back then.
I haven’t mentioned yet how much I love the new opening, it’s so much fun very well made and a solid milestone for the NC in terms of how far he’s come :)
Honestly i feel like we sleep on Michael J. Fox a bit too much as a actor because he honestly made a lot of really good films and really could act when you gave him the right script to work with.
I always loved this movie, but like you said, I loved the over the top parts. Do I think it’s a good movie? No. Do I add it to my October movie list? Yes lol
Watched this movie for the first time last Halloween and loved it!
One thing the director's cut clears up is the opening scene. It adds another flashback to the hospital, showing Johnny chasing young Patricia around the morgue the same way, while she teasingly screams for him not to hurt her. Followed by the two of them getting down to business on a bloody autopsy table. So that opening scene wasn't a horror chase; it was foreplay. Kinky.
Frighteners is unironically one of my favorite movies to watch for Halloween, especially considering the day itself is also Peter Jackson's birthday. Say whatever you want, but I think it's a blast!
I still love watching people's first reactions to this film it's just such a treat to watch.