Fearing Future
Fearing Future

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Fearing Future

2018
Movie
76 min
Spanish

Leo is going through a rough patch. His job as a college professor doesn’t provide him with enough money, and to make matters worse, his partner leaves him. He will look for palliatives during one Buenos Aires evening filled with excess in which the threat of self-destruction is always lurking.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Daniel P. St. LouisGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a bleak, dystopian future, a lone survivor struggles to evade a relentless pursuer. As the hunter closes in, the survivor must confront not only the immediate danger but also the terrifying realization of what lies beyond their fight for survival. The film explores themes of isolation, fear, and the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement.

Critical Reception

Fearing Future received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and attempts at a thought-provoking narrative, many found it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling horror experience. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempts to build suspense but often falls short due to predictable plot points.

  • Visuals are occasionally striking, but the narrative lacks depth and originality.

  • Performances are serviceable but cannot elevate the underdeveloped script.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce, but available comments suggest a divided opinion, with some viewers appreciating the film's dark tone and sci-fi elements, while others found it slow and unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on location in the abandoned industrial zones of Detroit, Michigan, contributing to its bleak and desolate atmosphere.

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