Frank Bannister is a fictional character from the 1996 film The Frighteners, directed by Peter Jackson. He is portrayed by actor Michael J. Fox as a con artist who can see and communicate with ghosts. Bannister uses his unique ability to run a ghostbusting business, helping the spirits find peace while also scamming the living. In the film, Bannister becomes embroiled in a supernatural mystery involving a malevolent spirit that is causing deaths in his town. As he investigates, he must confront his own past and the consequences of his actions, leading to a blend of horror, comedy, and fantasy elements throughout the story.