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6.5/10 • 881

1996-04-121h 37m

Thriller

Together forever. Or else.

Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.

Directors
James Foley
Editors
David Brenner

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Mark Wahlberg

    Mark Wahlberg

    David McCall

  2. Reese Witherspoon

    Reese Witherspoon

    Nicole Walker

  3. William Petersen

    William Petersen

    Steve Walker

  4. Alyssa Milano

    Alyssa Milano

    Margo Masse

  5. Amy Brenneman

    Amy Brenneman

    Laura Walker

  6. Tracy Fraim

    Tracy Fraim

    Logan

  7. Jason Kristofer

    Jason Kristofer

    Terry

  8. Jed Rees

    Jed Rees

    Knobby

  9. Gary Riley

    Gary Riley

    Hacker

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John Chard

Jun 4, 2014

7/10

Fear can hold you prisoner… Fear is directed by James Foley and written by Christopher Crowe. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petesen, Alyssa Milano and Amy Brenneman. Music is by Carter Burwell and cinematography by Thomas Kloss. One of the number of psycho-sexual thrillers that surfaced in the 80s and 90s, Fear has the narrative hook that it involves teenagers. Witherspoon is the girl who invites drifter David McCall (Wahlberg) into her life, only to find he’s as unstable as unstable can be. Director Foley and his team then produce a film that pretty much cribs from a number of other similar themed movies. All of the key scenes will be instantly familiar to genre film watchers, and unfortunately the plot twists and turns come as no surprise. However, in spite of the lack of originality in structure and narrative thrust, Fear is never dull, not even when Wahlberg is wistfully looking into Witherspoon’s eyes like a love sick puppy. Suspense is on hand for the big finale, which unfolds with kinetic brutality, and it’s also nice here to find that some thought has gone into the characterisations of those in peril. Kloss’ photography around the various Seattle locales is vividly appealing, as is Burwell’s music compositions, while the acting performances are all on the good side of good, with nobody harming the balance of the piece. A teenage Cape Fear – cum – Straw Dogs - cum – Fatal Attraction, but good with it regardless. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
psychopathfatherloss of virginityteenage girlpsychological thrillerhome invasionsplit personalityax