Thriller

Fear

- 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.

Release Date : 1996-04-12

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Universal PicturesImagine Entertainment

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : David McCall

Original Name : Mark Wahlberg

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nicole Walker

Original Name : Reese Witherspoon

Gender : Female

Character Name : Steve Walker

Original Name : William Petersen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Margo Masse

Original Name : Alyssa Milano

Gender : Female

Character Name : Laura Walker

Original Name : Amy Brenneman

Gender : Female

Character Name : Logan

Original Name : Tracy Fraim

Gender : Male

Character Name : Terry

Original Name : Jason Kristofer

Gender : Male

Character Name : Knobby

Original Name : Jed Rees

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hacker

Original Name : Gary Riley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gary Rohmer

Original Name : Todd Caldecott

Gender : Male

Character Name : Larry O'Brien

Original Name : David Fredericks

Gender : Male

Character Name : Toby

Original Name : Christopher Gray

Gender : Male

Character Name : Eddie Clark

Original Name : Gerry Bean

Gender : Male

Character Name : Counterman

Original Name : Ravinder Toor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Alex McDowell

Original Name : Andrew Airlie

Gender : Male

Character Name : Julie Masse

Original Name : Jo Bates

Gender : Female

Character Name : Kid at Door

Original Name : Will Sengotta

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peterman

Original Name : L. Harvey Gold

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kaiser

Original Name : Banner

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

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