#carrigan crittenden

[spookytuesdaypod]

the not-your-mommy evil blonde bad bitch was such a powerful 90s archetype

[lacking-artdration]

good morning casperheads

[silverwolfdesign]

🡒 👻 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 (𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟓) ❝ 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘬𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳. ❞

[hitchell-mope]

Spideychelle Casper au

Peter. Casper

Michelle. Kat

Rhodey. James

Quentin. Stretch

Killian. Stinkie

Toomes. Fatso

Agatha. Carrigan

Ralph. Dibs

[lizziefanconfessions]

Carrigan Crittenden: (angrily, to Mr. Rugg about her father and Whipstaff Manor) Are you telling me that I spent the last two days holding his clammy hand, waiting for him to kick, and all I get in return is one lousy piece of property?! Mr. Rugg: No, it was lousy fifty years ago. Now it’s condemned.

[shane-west]

🎃 SAMMIE’S SPOOKTOBER 🎃 ↳ CASPER (1995) Dir. Brad Silberling Carrigan Crittenden hires paranormal expert Dr James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from her mansion. The situation changes when Harvey's daughter befriends Casper, a friendly ghost.

[filmfanaticfables1990]

Casper (1995): A Hauntingly Heartfelt Tale Of Loneliness And Friendship

In the realm of family-friendly films, Casper (1995) stands out as a unique blend of comedy, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion. Directed by Brad Silberling and featuring a stellar cast including Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, and Cathy Moriarty, this film brings to life the beloved character of Casper the Friendly Ghost in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages.

The Story

The film begins with Carrigan Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty) inheriting the dilapidated Whipstaff Manor in Maine. Hoping to find hidden treasure, she soon discovers that the mansion is haunted by Casper (voiced by Malachi Pearson) and his mischievous uncles, Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso. Desperate to rid the house of its spectral inhabitants, Carrigan enlists the help of Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman), a ghost psychiatrist, and his teenage daughter, Kat (Christina Ricci).

As the story unfolds, Kat and Casper form an unlikely friendship, exploring themes of loneliness, acceptance, and the desire for connection. Casper's longing to be human again and Kat's struggle to cope with her mother's death create a poignant narrative that goes beyond the typical ghost story.

Themes And Symbolism

Casper delves into the complexities of life, death, and the afterlife with a sensitivity that is rare in family films. The character of Casper embodies the universal feeling of invisibility and the yearning to be seen and understood. His transparent state is a metaphor for the emotional transparency and vulnerability that many people, especially children, experience.

The film also touches on the idea of unfinished business and the importance of letting go. Casper's uncles, with their comedic antics, represent the distractions and unresolved issues that can prevent one from finding peace. Dr. Harvey's role as a ghost psychiatrist highlights the need for emotional healing and the power of empathy.

Special Effects And Legacy

One of the most remarkable aspects of Casper is its groundbreaking use of special effects. The film's visual effects team created a seamless integration of live-action and CGI, bringing the ghostly characters to life in a way that was revolutionary for its time. The animation of Casper and his uncles is both expressive and endearing, making them as real and relatable as the human characters.

Despite its initial mixed reviews, Casper has endured as a beloved classic. Its blend of humor, heart, and innovative visuals has left a lasting impact on audiences and continues to be a favorite for family movie nights and Halloween celebrations.

Conclusion

Casper (1995) is more than just a children's movie; it is a touching exploration of the human condition. Through its charming characters and heartfelt story, the film reminds us of the importance of friendship, acceptance, and the courage to face our fears. Whether you're revisiting it for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, Casper offers a timeless message that resonates with viewers of all ages.

[monstermaster13]

MM13'S TF Preferences:

Characters I'd Love To TF Into: Any Dan Aykroyd character (human characters mostly but Beldar is allowed too, even if it's Grocer, Wade Motch or Tom Everett, Aykroyd is my favorite SNL cast member), any Tim Burton character but either any character that was played by Johnny Depp, Adam Maitland, Betelgeuse, or the Hessian (you can also make me Max Shreck, Danny Devito's Penguin, any of the apes from the POTA remake, and heck one of my avatars was Otho Fenlock, it would be interesting to see what you could do with that, i've always wondered what having the voice of the late Glenn Shadix would be like), Jebediah Morningside/Tall-Man (Phantasm), Dawn Bellwether (Zootopia), Santanico Pandemonium (From Dusk Till Dawn), Jerry Dandridge (Fright Night 1985), Herbert West (Reanimator) - I am mad about Jeffrey Combs so it would be awesome to be Herbert West (or Milton Dammers or HP Hatecraft), Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare On Elm Street), Ludban (Leprechaun), Genie (Aladdin, only Robin Williams will do. I wouldn't mind being any of Robin's other roles either), Lady Amalthea (Last Unicorn), Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil: Village), Ash Williams (Evil Dead franchise), Hades (Hercules), Collector (Demon Knight), any Kyle Machlachlan character but in particular Dale Cooper or Paul Atreides, Salazzle, Lopunny (both in anthro form would work just fine), Angela Franklin (Night Of The Demons), Elvira (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), Any South Park character (i'd like to try something with the adult versions of the kids from the recent specials), Any Simpsons Character (Treehouse of Horror is a must) teen versions of the Ghoul School Girls from Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School, Any Monster High character, Abe Sapien (Hellboy), Morticia Addams (Addams Family/Addams Family Values), Jareth (Labyrinth), Pinhead (Hellraiser), Annie Wilkes (Misery), Helen Hyde (Doctor Jekyll and Ms Hyde), Any Stallone character but in particular John Spartan (Demolition Man), Felicia (Darkstalkers), Bowsette, Any Bojack Horseman character (Beatrice, Bojack, Hollyhock or maybe any of the other animal-people chaacers too), Any Sing character but Buster Moon in particular, Carrigan Crittenden (Casper), Mirage (Aladdin tv series), Randall Flagg, humanoid style werewolves think Teen Wolf or Big Wolf On Campus, humanoid/anthro style Pokemon, Honey Monster (Sugar Puffs, either the actual HM himself or a Honey Monster in general).

Would Enjoy It: Akasha (Queen Of The Damned), Iago (Aladdin) - I like the idea of making Iago anthro or humanoid and well I cannot say no to having Gilbert Gottfried's voice, Scar (Lion King) - I have an anthro version of Scar I did a picture of (I made him a professor in my 'Prideland University' concept which is basically if the Lion King's characters were anthro and went to college), Professor Ratigan (Great Mouse Detective) - highly underappreciated, would be good to be him or Basil (or that sexy Miss Kitty mouse too), Lillith (Bordello Of Blood), Minerva Mink (Animaniacs), Julie Bruin (Tiny Toon Adventures), Seth Brundle (The Fly 1986), Grandmaster (Thor: Ragnarok), Philoctetes (Hercules) - Yes, to Danny Devito, yes...yes, yes. Selene (Underworld), any alien character from a movie or show but in particular Jumba or Pleakley or Gantu for example (Lilo and Stitch) and also maybe Mork from Mork and Mindy, Pete (Disney), Any Biker Mice character but Vinnie in particular (i'm also considering Lawrence Limburger or a plutarkian in general, but i'm having trouble deciding on how i'd do it), Sil (Species), Peggy Bundy (Married With Children), Weyoun (Star Trek: DS9). Anthro version of any MLP character (I have a whole section of humanoid/anthro MLP characters you can choose from or ones I can choose from, but i'd like to be Discord, Chrsaylis/Chrissy or King Sombra or Tirek or Cheese Sandwich, can't beat Weird Al), Any of Jay Leno's Tonight Show characers (Iron Jay, Mr Brain or Evil Jay perhaps), Kronk or Kuzco (Emperor's New Groove), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Serleena (Men In Black II), Live-action Grinch, Vacendak (Freejack), Mystique (Marvel), Lee (Critters 2), Djinn (Wishmaster), Jennifer Check (Jennifer's Body), Megamind (Megamind), Ursula (Little Mermaid), Edna Turnblad (Hairspray 2007), Mona Lisa Vito (My Cousin Vinny), Lisle Von Rhuman (Death Becomes Her), Seth Gecko (From Dusk Till Dawn), Buffy Summers (Buffyverse), Ahmanet (The Mummy 2017), Candy Kong, Tigra (Marvel), any Corey Feldman character, but specifically teen or adult Feldman characters, Vypra (Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue), Jack Burton (Big Trouble In Little China, the three storms or Lo Pan or Gracie Law would be good too, in case you're wondering my favorite of the storm is Thunder). Mileena (Mortal Kombat), Pennywise (It), any Star Wars alien species, any Warcraft species, but in particular Pandaren. Any species from the Star Trek franchise but definitely Klingon, Caitian, Romulan, Vorta.

Would Definitely Find It Interesting: Shao Lin (Captain Simian and The Space Monkeys), Donkey Kong or Funky Kong (Donkey Kong), Thirty-Thirty (Bravestarr), Beast (Beauty and the Beast, as long as it's not too focused on lovey-dovey stuff and actually has some action and other elements I like), Demona (Gargoyles), Any Flushed Away character, Darkness (Legend), Salvatore Moreau (Resident Evil: Village), Any Xenaverse character (i'm not picky, but I definitely gravitate towards Xena herself, Callisto, or Autolycus), Jara (Beetleborgs/Beetleborgs Metallix), Horribelle (Beetleborgs/Beetleborgs Metallix), Flabber (Beetleborgs/Beetleborgs Metallix), Kimberly Hart (Power Rangers), Toxica (Power Rangers Wild Force), Nefaria (Masked Rider), Astronema (Power Rangers In Space), Chuds...just Chuds in general, Assett (Shape Of Water), Smithy (Gavin and Stacey) - Okay, you can turn me into a James Corden character or James himself if you wish but i'm not very good at acting like James so you'll have to either teach me or i'll teach myself to do it, Amilyn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1992, any Buffyverse character would work well with me to be honest even if it's from the movie).

Would If Under Certain Circumstances: Louis (The Princess And The Frog), if I get to be Louis can I at least be a headcanon version of him I made in which he is a human turned alligator and in anthro form as opposed to a non-morphic talking magical alligator? Pegasus (Hercules), the thing is when I want to be Pegasus i'll choose anthro or if normal Pegasus i'd like to at least have some action, no lovey-dovey stuff for too long or I might get violently ill, besides...what good is being a heroic demigod's best friend if you cannot go on adventures? Maximus (Tangled), anthro please and i'd like for him to be able to speak, Sulley (Monsters Inc) - as long as nothing too out of character and nothing sexual and no lovey-dovey stuff because remember Sulley is more than just a snuggling machine. Also Randall must be involved too and must be given a redemption arc.

Uhhhh...No, Don't Want This: Non-morphic Pokemon, non-morphic style werewolves that sometimes run on two legs, 100% Wolf (I don't like that particular franchise), any celebrity from the 40's-60's, Tug (Brother Bear). The thing is I don't dislike bear transformations I just find that outside of hibernating and eating there's nothing much to being a bear so I would very much be bored if I got stuck as a bear character anyway, I don't understand how he and the other clearly non-morphic animals can talk I can get how Kenai can do it, but how come he can? Baloo (Jungle Book), the only exception is the Talespin version because at he's anthro and wears clothes in that universe (no non-morphic Jungle Book characters please, only anthro or humanoid versions, if you have to go with one species from that movie, primates only), Tiger Dancers (Zootopia)- they're overdone and I don't want it to be like that one piece with the tiger dancers essentially pulling an Agent Smith and creating clones of themelves by turning others, Fire Emblem characters (tried it, didn't like it and not too keen on the art designs, either make Kaden more half fox-like or don't include him or any Fire Emblem character at all), Simba (anthro only please and the last time I did something Simba related it got kind of uncomfortable), Homestuck characters - i'll only do Homestuck if I can do my own version of it where the characters look like actual human beings since I don't know how to even do a tf into how they normally look like or how to describe it also nothing overly predatorial (you heard me. I don't want any overly rapey subtext with Jade Harley, she's too good to be treated like that), Queen Ellinor (Brave, don't like her as a woman and as a bear, didn't like having to be her OTP in a tf rp and didn't like having to be a bear, so please don't include her), Norm (Norm of the North) - no Norm of the North period, I don't know why some people think non-morphic animals are sexy, so I wouldn't want to be him, Toothless (How To Train Your Dragon) - I got burned on out doing Night Fury stuff ages ago and will only do it if I can do anthro night-furies or night-fury-girls (half human/half night fury dragonesses) and don't have to do any cutesy wutesy momma and baby stuff/lovey-dovey stuff, Puro (Changed), please...DO NOT do anything related to Changed with me, the only way i'll ever do Changed is if I can parody it or do my own headcanon version of it or my own version of it which addresses the issues I have with said game, Gloria (Madagascar). Either make the Madagascar cast anthro or don't include them at all, don't try to do anything sexual with Gloria, I feel uncomfortable with non-morphic animal character x human character pairings plus I don't think she's sexy. Creepypasta characters (don't know that many and the only ones I know are Jeff, The Rake and Laughing Jack, I can do FNAF but only if I can use my anthro/living versions of them).

[blue-pyt]

DIBS! DO SOMETHING!

[lacking-hydration]

These two were wlw and mlm solidarity I do not CARE what canon says

[incorrectgothicfiction]

Hear me out

Casper the Friendly Ghost 1995 counts as Gothic Fiction

The villain Carrigan is a power hungry tyrant who only wants money

Kat faints at least once

It’s set in a dusty mansion that typically looks like a haunted house

There are ghosts

It isn’t set too far in the past, but long enough

The majority of the film is at night

HEAR ME OUT

[friendly-phantom95]

The gang! Cause I'm thinking about this au again... (Feat. The Ghostly Trio)

[lacking-artdration]

NO I'M NOT DONE IDLEPOSTING here's dibs. The Malewife from a 90s kids horror-fantasy-comedy movie who transed my gender

[elphin365]

Halloween countdown 2021: Creepiest villains/antagonists (IMO) #2

Carrigan Crittenden played by Cathy Moriarty (Casper 1995)

[ariana-maryse]

Top 10 Hottest for February

Who skipped a month? Not me. Definitely not me.

Akasha (Aaliyah, Queen of the Damned)

Y’all know that one scene? To Change? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 

Tex (Tim Heidecker, Us)

I never in my life thought that I’d wanna smash him, but Jordan Peele knew wtf he was doing with the Tethered characters.

Carrigan Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty, Casper)

You throw a villain with a raspy voice at me and it’s over.

Blade (Wesley Snipes, Blade)

*Please read this like that line in Bridesmaids* I mean, it’s Wesley Snipes. I want to be a vampire he’s hunting and we can have that cat and mouse thing.

Huck Finnigan (Charlie Carver, Ratched)

Huck deserved better. So caring. So gentle. One of the few soft characters I wanna touch tbh.

Dr. Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez, The Cell)

Another wholesome babe. She’s smart, she’s strong, and she’s just so good.

The Beast (James McAvoy, Split)

Now we return to our regular programming.  Crawling up the walls and shit like Spiderman. Hot.

Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis, Beetlejuice)

I mean, it’s Geena Davis. (I hope you read it the same as the other one.)

Eric Draven (Brandon Lee, The Crow)

What goth kid didn’t wanna bone Eric Draven? I’m not made of stone.

Michael (Paul Bettany, Legion)

Do y’all know how little fanfiction there is of this film? It’s a travesty.

[uncle-stinkie]