The Frighteners

Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" is a macabre comedy where Frank Bannister, once an architect, now pretends to be an exorcist to make a living. After a car accident that killed his wife, he fabricates his ability to communicate with spirits. When local deaths escalate, Frank investigates, uncovering a supernatural mystery. Amidst this, he falls for the wife of one of the victims and must also contend with a deranged FBI agent. Jackson's penchant for dark humor and gothic atmosphere is on full display, weaving a tale of deception and the supernatural with a satirical edge.