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The Frightening (2002): Cast

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The Frightening is a 2002 horror film directed by David DeCoteau, starring Brinke Stevens as Mrs. Peterson, Matthew Twining and James E. Foley. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Frightening (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
David DeCoteau
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Frightening About?

The premise of The Frightening without spoilers.

After a traumatic event, Corey Peterson and his mother relocate to a quiet town. On his first day at Hallows End High, newcomer Mason warns him about a fatal incident involving a classmate and urges him to avoid the bully wrestler Perry and his gang. When two students disappear, Corey’s complaints to Principal Rizcheck fall on deaf ears, prompting him and Mason to dig deeper and uncover the school’s sinister secret behind the missing pupils.

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Cast & crew

The Frightening Cast & Characters

Brinke Stevens leads the cast as Mrs. Peterson, with Matthew Twining as Corey Peterson and James E. Foley as Mason. Directed by David DeCoteau; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David DeCoteau

More films directed by David DeCoteau: The Wrong Obsession, Make or Bake Christmas, A Nanny to Die For and Million Dollar Lethal Listing.

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Cars

Cars in The Frightening

3 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Mustang and the 1998 Toyota RAV4.

  • 1999 Ford Mustang in The Frightening 1999 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 1998 Toyota RAV4 in The Frightening 1998 Toyota RAV4 Minor role
  • 1981 Honda Prelude in The Frightening 1981 Honda Prelude Background role
Details

The Frightening Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Grito de Pavor” and “Instituto sangriento”.

Also known as
  • Grito de Pavor
  • Instituto sangriento
  • Mathimata tromou
  • Passaggio all'inferno
  • Ужасът

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FAQ

The Frightening FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Frightening, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Frightening?

The Frightening runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Frightening released?

The Frightening was released on April 1, 2002.

Who directed The Frightening?

The Frightening was directed by David DeCoteau.

More films by David DeCoteau

Who is in the cast of The Frightening?

The Frightening stars Brinke Stevens as Mrs. Peterson, Matthew Twining as Corey Peterson and James E. Foley as Mason, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Frightening have a post-credit scene?

No. The Frightening has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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