The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear

2011Movie88 minEnglish

Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film is a dissection of the various sub-genres of horror, and where new creative scares might emerge.

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IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users29%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a bizarre amusement park opens on Halloween night, a group of friends is drawn into its terrifying attractions. As they navigate the park's gruesome rides and haunted houses, they realize that the 'fictional' horrors are becoming all too real. They must fight for their survival against a deranged owner and his deadly creations before they become permanent residents of the park.

Critical Reception

The Future of Fear received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its nonsensical plot, gratuitous violence, and cheap special effects, with many considering it one of Kevin Smith's worst films.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poorly executed and unintentionally laughable horror film.
  • Lacks creativity, relying solely on gore and cheap jump scares.
  • Considered a significant misstep in Kevin Smith's filmography.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be excessively gory and lacking in any real scares or plot coherence. Many viewers expressed disappointment with Kevin Smith's direction and the overall production quality, deeming it a waste of time.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's critical failure, Kevin Smith has stated that he had a lot of creative freedom and fun making it, even though he admits it's not one of his best works.

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