The Frighteners

The Frighteners (1996)

The Frighteners is a 1996 horror comedy starring Michael J. Fox as an architect who discovers that he has the ability to talk to the dead and finds himself hired by a small town to deal with a deceased serial killer who has returned to terrorize them. This film was director Peter Jackson's first that was financed by a major Hollywood studio.

The following weapons were used in the film The Frighteners:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Charter Arms Bulldog

Milton Dammers (Jeffrey Combs) is seen pulling what appears to be a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver to threaten Frank and Dr. Lucy Lynskey (Trini Alvarado). Frank is later seen with the revolver.

Charter Arms Bulldog Police Issue - .38 Special (also available in .357 Magnum and .44 Special)

Milton Dammers (Jeffrey Combs) is seen pulling what appears to be a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver to threaten Frank and Dr. Lucy Lynskey (Trini Alvarado).

Frank slaps the cylinder of Dammers' Bulldog shut "movie-style". This is very hard on wheel guns, but director Peter Jackson likely added this for comic effect.

Remington 1875

Remington 1875 revolvers are seen wielded by the Judge (John Astin) in the museum.

Remington 1875 - .45 Long Colt

Remington 1875 revolvers are seen wielded by the Judge (John Astin) in the museum.

SIG-Sauer P226

One of the deputies (Anthony Ray Parker) pulls his SIG-Sauer P226 on Frank in the museum.

A factory black (K-Kote) SIG-Sauer P226 pistol chambered in 9x19mm

The deputy to the right (Anthony Ray Parker) pulls his SIG-Sauer P226.

Glock 17

A Glock 17 is drawn by a different deputy (Paul Yates) in the museum.

A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9x19mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.

A Glock 17 is drawn by a different deputy (Paul Yates) in the museum.

Beretta 92F

In some scenes, the same deputy appears to be using a Beretta 92F.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm

In some scenes, the same deputy appears to be using a Beretta 92F.

Browning Hi-Power

In some scenes, the same deputy appears to be using a Browning Hi-Power.

Browning Hi-Power with ring hammer - 9x19mm

In some scenes, the same deputy appears to be using a Browning Hi-Power.

Submachine Guns

IMI Mini Uzi

Special Agent Dammers (Jeffrey Combs) pulls out a Mini Uzi when he confronts Frank in the derelict hospital.

Mini Uzi SMG - 9x19mm

Special Agent Dammers (Jeffrey Combs) pulls out a Mini Uzi when he confronts Frank in the derelict hospital.

Dammers with the Uzi.

Shotguns

Mossberg 590

A Mossberg 590 shotgun is first seen in the hands of Old Lady Bradley (Julianna McCarthy). Patricia Ann Bradley (Dee Wallace) is later seen with the shotgun fitted with a flashlight on top.

Mossberg 590 Combat model (Parkerized) with 500C wood forearm and stock - 12 gauge. Custom assembled and photographed for IMFDB by MoviePropMaster2008.

Patricia Ann Bradley (Dee Wallace) with the Mossberg shotgun fitted with a flashlight on top.

12 Gauge Double Barrelled Shotgun

A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen used in a flashback by both Johnny Bartlett (Jake Busey) and the young Patricia Bradley (Nicola Cliff).

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun 12 Gauge

A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen used in a flashback by the young Patricia Bradley (Nicola Cliff).

Machine Guns

M60

Dual M60 machine guns are first seen wielded by the ghost of Sgt. Hiles (R. Lee Ermey). Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox) is later seen wielding the guns.

M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO

Dual M60 machine guns are first seen wielded by the ghost of Sgt. Hiles (R. Lee Ermey).

Other

Beretta 92SB Water Pistol

Frank is also seen using a water pistol that resembles a Beretta 92SB.

Frank is also seen using a water pistol that resembles a Beretta 92SB. Note the round trigger guard.