10 Best Back From The Dead Moments In Horror Movies
2. Frank Is Back - The Frighteners
Director Peter Jackson has always been a dab hand when it comes to comedy horror. A skill expertly showcased in his supernatural gem The Frighteners, starring Michael J. Fox.
After an accident that resulted in the death of his wife Frank, played by Fox, now sees ghosts. He befriends a group of spooks and works with them to scare residents so he can stroll in and pretend to exorcise them and cleanse the house. When a grim reaper-like entity appears in the town Frank works with his deceased pals to uncover the motives of this mysterious figure.
It’s revealed to be dead serial killer Johnny Bartlett who, along with his ex-lover Patricia, kills Frank. However, as his spirit leaves his body he drags Pat’s spirit from her body trying to lure Bartlett away. The pair get ensnared and head to hell, whilst Frank makes it to heaven. But he is soon given another chance as his ex-wife awaits him and sends him back to live out his life back on Earth.
This is one of the more feel-good moments of someone coming back from the dead. Having rooted for Frank throughout the movie it was satisfying to see him get another chance at life.