1995 Casper Film Returns Nationwide Theaters October

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the 1995 family horror comedy Casper is returning to theaters nationwide from October 3 through Halloween. The film, directed by Brad Silberling in his feature debut and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, stars Bill Pullman as Dr. Harvey and Christina Ricci as his daughter Kat, who discover Casper, a friendly ghost voiced by Malachi Pearson, in their new haunted mansion. The movie was originally a box office hit, grossing $288 million, and features a notable cast including Brad Garrett, Cathy Moriarty, and cameos from Dan Aykroyd, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood, and Rodney Dangerfield. Casper was co-written by Sherri Stoner and Deanna Oliver, based on the Harvey Comics character, with a score by Oscar-winner James Horner and visual effects by Industrial Light and Magic. Alongside the theatrical rerelease, a 4K Ultra HD physical release of the film is available, giving fans both new and old a chance to revisit this beloved ghost story. Tickets for the limited screenings are already on sale, offering audiences a nostalgic experience just in time for Halloween.