Jack Frost (1998) - FROSTY FAILURES REVIEW

Episode • Dec 14, 2023 • 59m

In this episode we take a look at Jack Frost (1998) as part of our Frosty Failures review series.

A father who can't keep his promises is killed in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

Michael Keaton as Jack Frost, Charlie's father, the vocalist and harmonica player of The Jack Frost Band who ends up dying in a car accident, trying to get home to spend time with his family. He is later resurrected as a snowman in his son's front yard, thanks to his magic harmonica.
Kelly Preston as Gabby Frost, Jack's wife and widow; Charlie's mother
Joseph Cross as Charlie Frost, Jack's son
Mark Addy as Mac MacArthur, Jack's keyboard player and best friend.
Henry Rollins as Sid Gronic, ice hockey coach
Mika Boorem as Natalie, Charlie's friend
Andrew Lawrence as Tuck Gronic, Charlie's friend, Sid's son
Eli Marienthal as Spencer, Charlie's friend
Will Rothhaar as Dennis, Charlie's friend
Taylor Handley as Rory Buck, a school bully who picks on Charlie, but later befriends and sympathizes with Charlie as they bond over not having their fathers; Rory's father deserted his family, whereas Charlie's father died.
Ahmet Zappa as Snowplow Driver
Paul F. Tompkins as Audience Member
Dweezil Zappa as John Kaplan, music agent
Jay Johnston as TV Weatherman
Jeff Cesario as Radio Announcer
Scott Kraft as Natalie's Dad
Ajai Sanders as TV Interviewer
John Ennis as Truck Driver
Wayne Federman as Dave, policeman
Pat Crawford Brown as Ice Hockey Scorekeeper
Trevor Rabin as Trevor, The Jack Frost Band Lead Guitarist
Lili Haydn as Lili, The Jack Frost Band Violinist
Lou Molino III as Lou, The Jack Frost Band Drummer
Scott Colomby as Scott, The Jack Frost Band Bass Player
Moon Unit Zappa as School Teacher (uncredited)
Mike Butters as Devil's Coach (uncredited)
Stevie Ray Vaughan as himself