Know Fear
Know Fear

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Know Fear

2022
Movie
77 min
English

After discovering an ancient book of the occult, a family activates a dangerous ritual forcing each of them to communicate with and fight a demonic force in their own unique way: to see it, hear it or speak to it.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Imran J. KhanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman dealing with the trauma of a recent attack travels to the remote Scottish Highlands seeking solitude. However, her retreat is shattered when she encounters a mysterious presence that seems to feed on her deepest fears. She must confront her past and fight for survival against an ancient, malevolent force.

Critical Reception

Know Fear received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and central performance, while some found the pacing uneven and the mythology underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Mark Rowley's performance as the troubled protagonist was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted that the film struggled to fully develop its lore and character arcs.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's horror elements and the lead actor's performance, but some expressed disappointment with the predictability of certain plot points and a desire for a more cohesive narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Scottish Highlands, with much of the rugged, isolated landscape playing a key role in establishing the movie's unsettling atmosphere.

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