Hidden Fears
Hidden Fears

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Hidden Fears

1993
Movie
90 min
English

A widowed woman is being stalked by her husband's murderers.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Alfonso BresciaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A divorced architect, seeking a fresh start, moves into a new house with his young daughter. However, strange occurrences and unsettling premonitions plague him, suggesting the house harbors dark secrets tied to a previous tragedy. He soon becomes entangled in a chilling mystery involving the house's past and a malevolent presence that threatens his family.

Critical Reception

Hidden Fears received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the execution was generally considered weak, leading to it being overlooked as a forgettable entry in the early 90s horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other horror tropes.

  • The acting is often unconvincing, failing to elevate the weak material.

  • Despite attempts at suspense, the film lacks genuine scares and originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hidden Fears are scarce, but those available generally reflect a disappointment with its predictable storyline and lack of memorable moments. It is often described as a low-budget horror film that fails to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

Despite being directed by an Italian director known for his prolific B-movie output, 'Hidden Fears' was filmed in the United States and intended as an English-language release.

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