The Frighteners - Nostalgia Critic
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People hated it when it came out, but it's growing a bit of a following. Is this almost forgotten Peter Jackson flick worth remembering? Let's take a look at The Frighteners.
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The Frighteners is a 1996 supernatural comedy horror film directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with Fran Walsh. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Dee Wallace Stone, Jeffrey Combs, R. Lee Ermey and Jake Busey.
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@chasehedges6775
Жыл бұрын
Never saw it but I might give it a watch.
@coolnerdlll6053
Жыл бұрын
If I want a Peter Jackson ghost movie, Return of the King is sitting on my DVD shelf right now.
@stormshadowproductions1660
Жыл бұрын
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
@stormshadowproductions1660
Жыл бұрын
Please review the Lego Batman movie and national treasurer 2 Book of secrets
@nataliehughes1020
Жыл бұрын
Totally awesome. Can you review Fun Size (2012), Frankenweenie, Corpse Bride, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Scream Team?
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.
@davisjustin1313
Жыл бұрын
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@trinaq
Жыл бұрын
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! 😂😉
@SuperVideogamer
Жыл бұрын
Thought you meant Maxwell Jacob Friedman
@claymathewselevator8121
Жыл бұрын
@@SuperVideogamer I did too
@evildoughboy7773
Жыл бұрын
That's heavy.
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.
@crowz6247
Жыл бұрын
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.
@matriaxpunk
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@nadjakari1752
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I got that too. I have always liked this movie, with all its weirdness ❤
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
He is forced to lose Debra (Angela Bloomfield) in a car crash. But fox has enough skills
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
@@crowz6247but fox is still so handsome and cute and he is talented
Jeffrey Combs is UNHINGED in this movie and I love every second of it
@codyman5540
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Dr.Phibes71
Жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Combs is great in everything.
@blueraccoon1088
Жыл бұрын
I like him more as an ambulance
@tylertilwick6852
Жыл бұрын
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!
@BP-dn9nv
Жыл бұрын
He's like Tim Curry in that no matter what movie he's in he's at least entertaining.
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.
@shadejakva9367
Жыл бұрын
I always imagined that was just Hartman's ghost after the events of Full Metal Jacket XD
@GalahadGregory
Жыл бұрын
@@shadejakva9367 That's my head canon too.
@crimsonvampyre602
Жыл бұрын
Yes that's literally what he said in the video
@nigel_saxon
Жыл бұрын
I always thought the frighteners and full metal jacket took place in the same universe
@HurricaneDDragon
Жыл бұрын
You commented before you actually watched the video, didn’t you?
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.
@JOSH-lw2jv
Жыл бұрын
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.
@KeybladeMasterAndy
Жыл бұрын
@@JOSH-lw2jv That was for the better imo, if the end product is anything to go by.
@mullaoslo
Жыл бұрын
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
@zigslotheon
Жыл бұрын
So what you’re saying is this movie walked so LOTR could run!
@kingsleycy3450
Жыл бұрын
Again I get the reminder that all my favorite movies only happened by accident.
I love how this film never lets go of the gas and always tried to keep you engaged and entertained.
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 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).
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.
@KeybladeMasterAndy
Жыл бұрын
The reason they weren't added back in was insufficient funds? That's news to me.
@mikejorsch304
Жыл бұрын
Michael called the Judge character Doc during filming
@SwiftNimblefoot
Жыл бұрын
It's a pity, and he does not even end up in heaven at the end.
@mikejorsch304
Жыл бұрын
@@SwiftNimblefoot that is the way of the Cowboy to ride off at the end
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.
@wilddeath1
Жыл бұрын
same
@Gambit771
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@DasGuteMan
Жыл бұрын
Director’s Cut saved this movie for me.
@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747
Жыл бұрын
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)
@nadjakari1752
Жыл бұрын
I actually really like it. 😅
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.
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
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
@1heKing
3 ай бұрын
my favorite role of his is the question
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.
@ChannelAwesome
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@ericseitzler81
Жыл бұрын
He is a great actor but he has one of those faces you just wanna punch.
@bethandrews5254
Жыл бұрын
Gggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
@bethandrews5254
Жыл бұрын
😊
@bradparton6249
Жыл бұрын
Heck, he even made Transformers Prime fun for me by playing Ratchet.
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.
@motor4X4kombat
Жыл бұрын
actually before this he made heveanly creatures wich it gave him his first oscar nom for the script.
@hellacoorinna9995
Жыл бұрын
Heroin-shooting frogs and muppet debauchery
@KeybladeMasterAndy
Жыл бұрын
@@hellacoorinna9995 Meet The Feebles?
One of Michael J. Fox's best movies. Good humor and horror mixed.
@evildoughboy7773
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, as well as great performances from All The supporting cast. Not many movies can pull off that perfect blend of humor and horror.
@senritsujumpsuit6021
Жыл бұрын
His subtitle reactions to stuff is why I love his scenes the Kitchen scene he just looks so pleased to threating appliances
@KeybladeMasterAndy
Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of the conman having to become the real deal.
@przemysawpawlinski5536
Жыл бұрын
Try "Doc Hollywood". Also a good movie.
@TheReluctantVlogger
Жыл бұрын
God, how I loved this movie as a kid. Finally a Nostalgia Critic review!! Yaaayy
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.
@FTZPLTC
Жыл бұрын
The fact that he could make Would You Rather a bearable movie deserves some kind of medal.
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
Jeffrey combs hitler look makes people difficult to forget Frighteners
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
Jeffrey combs is also another talented and skilled actor
As any Star Trek fan can tell you, Jeffrey Combs is a real treasure.
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.
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.
John Astin loved making this movie, so when Sean was offered LOTR he encouraged him to do it.
The directors cut is actually pretty great. The haunted chicken always makes me laugh
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
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
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
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
@missolivie
8 ай бұрын
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
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.
To quote the late great Norm Macdonald and something i'm sure Jeffrey Combs might be thinking about is "You ever lie for no reason at all? Just all of sudden, a big lie spills out of your evil head. Like a guy will come up to you, 'Hey, did you ever see that movie with Meryl Streep and a horse?' And you go, 'Yes.' In the back of your head, you're like, 'What in the hell am I lying about over here? I stand to gain nothing by this lie.''
Turns out it was the Red M&M as the Devil this whole time.
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.
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.
Honestly can we all just admit Rick Baker is the freaking legend of prosthetic makeup.
@julieman13
Жыл бұрын
*cough cough* Tom Savini
@thumpyloudfoot864
6 ай бұрын
@@julieman13I love Tom Savini but Rick Baker is the undisputed King... Even Tom Savini would admit that...
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
@JamesDavy2009
Жыл бұрын
He was in _Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey_ as the V/O for Chance.
@therealCrazyJake
Жыл бұрын
Teen Wolf!
@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747
Жыл бұрын
He was in Brian De Palma's Causalties of War, it is a fantastic film, and Fox is excellent in it.
I think might be one of the best films to blend Humor and Horror in a film, which is saying a lot
@DuelScreen
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're hard to get right.
@crowz6247
Жыл бұрын
@@DuelScreen Unless your last name is Jackson or Raimi.
@SmeagolTheGreat
Жыл бұрын
@@crowz6247 Edgar Wright too
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.
So this is why Baby's are great at being Dentist.
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.
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.
Jeffrey Combs voice is so instantly recognizable from Deep Space 9, knew it was Weyoun when he first talked
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 still feel like this is some of the best horror effects we've ever seen.
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.
Just when you thought you we're safe from the evil Octopus who has a Moustache destroying your Bathtub.
i love this movie, it's an underrated 90s gem
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."
A true classic never goes out of style. And The Frighteners is said classic.
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.
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.
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...
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!
Man this remake of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Is a lot more different than i remember it being
I still think this was the prequel to Big Fish we all wanted but didn't want to admit publicly.
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.
@lutherheggs451
Жыл бұрын
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.
@sebastianemond5313
Жыл бұрын
@@lutherheggs451 "Well, no shit. What have we got here? A f-ing comedian, Private Joker. I admire your honesty."
It's about time you did the classic Scooby opening! It's fantastic! Especially the cats.
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.
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
@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747
Жыл бұрын
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.
Just watched this movie a couple of nights ago. I watch it every year around Halloween. One of my favorite and most underrated movies.
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 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.
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.
Man this was a really insane Monster Truck race
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!
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.
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.
One of my favourite Pre-LOTR Peter Jackson films
I like how a lot of the effect they use in this film while yes not might be the best, but still hold up pretty well for the time this film came out.
You know if only people knew how dangerous a walking toilet plant could be
I love how the living and the dead are posing as the Grim Reaper in this film.
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 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.
Knew i never should of taken that Flubber that was mixed with Posion Jellyfish and leftover Lobster tails that decomposed after the army ants munch on them like they we're a piece of Juicy Fruit that really weird Dr. that was also a Walrus gave me.
This movie scared me as a kid... still a Halloween classic!
The pre lord of the rings era for Peter Jackson.
Knowing that some of the digital effects were done by a different company definitely helps explain this movie
I remember how scary this movie felt to me when I was a kid. But I didn't even remembered its name.
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 🔥
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.
I still love watching people's first reactions to this film it's just such a treat to watch.
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....
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!!
You know if only they had a Spider Pig to help them
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.
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.
Ahh yes the more extreme version of Spy vs. Spy
I still think this might be one of the polarizing films i've heard people talk about.
@chasehedges6775
Жыл бұрын
At this point, what movie coming out back then or now isn’t polarizing?
I always love a good Nostalgia Critic review. Whenever Doug posts a video, I always feel better.
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.
Milton was a perfect role for Jeffrey Combs! Man that guy commits no matter what the role is.
One of my all time favourite Michael J. Fox movies
I need to get around to seeing this film. It’s on my list, but I haven’t got to it yet
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.
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.
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.
Jeffrey combs is such a good actor. Such a shame hes always B movie because he is incredible
A unique (yet somewhat standard) film for Michael J. Fox (though it would end up being his final "Live-action" leading film role as Parkinson's was beginning to take its toll; he would continue to do television and animated movies). Fox was also pretty unhappy during the making of this film as he was staying in New Zealand alone and feeling really homesick at the time (even offering to change Billy Jackson's diapers, as he was missing his own kids that much).
to be fair about that rob zombie comment, the munsters is mainly the way it is due to higher up interference. for instance it was meant to be a black and white film so rob zombie did the sets in a traditional manner of colors to make it look better in black and white (like to make the adams family house look better in the old live action series, the house was bright pink!). but studio said no to black and white so he kept he kept the black and white prepared set out of spite
This movie was so damn enjoyable
Another really cool fact from this film is that Billy Jackson: Three-month-old son of Sir Peter Jackson was the levitated baby in this movie.
I remember this movie. I watched it maybe twice in my life and I always thought it was just a fever dream each time.
Would not be surprised if Jeffrey Combs lost a card game to Tony Montana and just became insane after that.
Another horror comedy classic from my childhood I always wanted you to review is Idle Hand. It's so underrated and a cult classic.
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.
This movie was deep in my memory banks. I haven't seen it in like 20 years and I doubt I would ever be able to find the title of it if you hadn't reviewed it.
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.