Fear

1996 • 1h 37m •

Thriller Horror

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★ 6.7/10

1,131 reviews

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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.

"Together forever. Or else."

Top Billed Cast

Mark Wahlberg

David McCall

Reese Witherspoon

Nicole Walker

William L. Petersen

Steve Walker

Alyssa Milano

Margo Masse

Amy Brenneman

Laura Walker

Tracy Fraim

Logan

Jason Kristofer

Terry

Jed Rees

Knobby

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J John Chard Verified TMDB Critic

2014-06-04

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 f...