Things We Fear
Things We Fear

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Things We Fear

2023
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
German

Will the truth come out? Seventeen-year-old Lisa and her mother Franka move to the idyllic Black Forest because Lisa is suffering from panic attacks. But on the anniversary of a school shooting at the local high school, another tragedy occurs.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Vincent UmmuGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Five friends gather for a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, hoping to reconnect and overcome personal demons. However, their retreat takes a sinister turn when they discover a terrifying entity that feeds on their deepest fears, turning their idyllic escape into a fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Things We Fear received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and effective scares, while some noted that the plot occasionally felt derivative of other horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and visual style.

  • Some critics found the narrative predictable, despite strong performances.

  • The film effectively taps into common phobias for its scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's ability to create a creepy atmosphere and deliver some genuine jump scares. Many found the creature design and the exploration of characters' fears to be compelling, although a portion of viewers felt the story lacked originality.

Fun Fact

Director Vincent Ummu drew inspiration for the film's core concept from personal experiences with various phobias and anxieties.

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