The Frighteners (1996) – SSP267

The Frighteners (1996) – SSP267

From Scary Spirits Podcast by Gregory Wallace and Karen Hudson

June 10, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 267

About this episode

The hosts celebrate Michael J. Fox's birthday by reviewing the cult classic 'The Frighteners' and creating a themed cocktail.

In celebration of the June 9th birthday of the incomparable Michael J. Fox , your fearless hosts Karen and Greg travel back to 1996 to dissect Peter Jackson’s supernatural cult classic, The Frighteners . That’s right—ghosts, grim reapers, and paranormal chaos are converging in one electrifying episode! But hold onto your temporal displacement device—this isn’t just a movie review. Oh no! While unraveling the eerie mysteries and dark humor of The Frighteners , Karen and Greg concoct a delightfully deadly, themed cocktail: the “ Grim Reaper .” A perfectly spirited companion as they explore psychic abilities, spectral con artists, and the thin line between the living and the dead. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Michael J. Fox , a lover of 90s horror films , or fascinated by supernatural thrillers and cult classics , this episode is guaranteed to generate 1.21 gigawatts of spooky entertainment! So don’t be a slacker—tune in, pour yourself a drink, and join us as we venture into the ghostly unknown! Grim Reaper Margarita • 4 oz gold tequila • 2 oz raspberry liqueur • 2 oz sweet and sour mix • 2 oz grenadine • 2 tsp gold luster dust • 4 oz Sprint • 2 fresh pineapple wedges • 2…

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Hudson, Gregory Wallace

Topics covered

  • supernatural
  • cult classic
  • 90s horror films
  • ghosts
  • cocktail recipes
  • paranormal

Keywords

  • The Frighteners
  • Michael J. Fox
  • Peter Jackson
  • cocktail recipe
  • 90s horror
  • supernatural
  • ghosts

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Books & works: The Frighteners

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