When Brad Silberling’s big movie adaptation of the classic Harvey Comics character Casper floated into theaters in 1995, it wasn’t just another family-friendly ghost story. Audiences warmed to its comedy, heart, and meta surprises so much that it became a solid success, and Casper has maintained a place in our regular Halloween rotation ever since.

Casper is still a nostalgic fave for ’90s kids everywhere, and if you’re feeling all fuzzy about the ghostly lil guy, we’ve got 13 memorable facts about his movie that (hopefully) won’t give you a scare.

1. Casper was a CGI trailblazer

Big CGI characters may be a dime a dozen now, but our friendly ghost was a cinematic trailblazer, becoming the first wholly CGI lead in a feature film . The team at Industrial Light & Magic spent a long ti

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