The Fear
The Fear

The Fear

1995Movie102 minEnglish

Richard, a college student who has decided to focus his attention on the study of fear, invites a group of friends up to his family's secluded mountain cabin for the weekend. Soon, a lifelike, wooden carving of a man begins stalking and killing them.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Christopher CoppolaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, David, inherits an old family estate, only to discover it is haunted by a demonic entity. This entity preys on his deepest fears, manifesting them into terrifying realities. David must confront his inner demons and the supernatural force before it consumes him entirely.

Critical Reception

The Fear (1995) is a low-budget horror film that received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences. It is often cited for its B-movie qualities, weak plot, and unconvincing special effects, though some have noted its earnest attempt at a supernatural thriller. It has not achieved widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Special effects are dated and fail to create genuine scares.
  • Despite its premise, the movie lacks significant tension or originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Fear' is largely negative, with viewers frequently citing its poor execution, predictable scares, and overall lack of quality as major drawbacks. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film features a cameo by actor and musician Johnny V. "Scatman" Crooks, best known for his hit song "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)".

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JPV852

JPV852

Weird enough to keep my attention but not much else works. The acting is, pardon the expression, wooden and characters pretty one-dimensional. At least the work done on 'Morty' was okay and the climax was... interesting, though didn't make ...