In Fear

Anchor Bay Entertainment | Release Date: March 7, 2014

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings

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drderuApr 4, 2014

I watched In Fear last night and I thought that it didn’t look a bit of the low budget indie flick that it actually is. A pleasant surprise on how a minimalistic execution and a good plot, casted by believable actors could result to somethingI watched In Fear last night and I thought that it didn’t look a bit of the low budget indie flick that it actually is. A pleasant surprise on how a minimalistic execution and a good plot, casted by believable actors could result to something atypical; a rebreather from the formulaic horror-genre flicks we’ve been seeing lately. Though not everything works in In Fear; a couple of loopholes in its plot, characters that are unsympathetic we couldn’t even bother to care more-so root for their survival, they make up for the thrill and realistic originality that we haven’t been seeing for awhile.… Expand

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MovieReviewsMar 22, 2014

Really good, it is one of the most original movies ever made. "In Fear" does know what scares you, it is nothing supernatural, but realistic enough it could happen, although the reason behind it all is kind of silly, but interesting enough. IReally good, it is one of the most original movies ever made. "In Fear" does know what scares you, it is nothing supernatural, but realistic enough it could happen, although the reason behind it all is kind of silly, but interesting enough. I found "In Fear" a hidden talent, and I'll be looking forward to the next project from Jeremy Lovering.… Expand

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brentwshelton1Dec 1, 2014

This movie was awesome! The suspense and jumps comes from fear of the dark, the shadows, and the what weird thing is going to happen next. Kept me jumping throughout. When the game of cat and mouse escalates between Tom, Lucy, and theThis movie was awesome! The suspense and jumps comes from fear of the dark, the shadows, and the what weird thing is going to happen next. Kept me jumping throughout. When the game of cat and mouse escalates between Tom, Lucy, and the crazy - I was on the edge of my seat. Love that this movie scared me without resorting to gratuitous gore! We got into a heated discussion once the movie ended about all the wrecked cars Lucy found and the ultimate question of did she or didn't she?… Expand

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TheQuietGamerOct 29, 2014

Once things get started there are quite a few good scares. The film has an incredible ability to play off of our fear of the unknown. The dark roads our characters travel cause a feeling of isolation and paranoia. The mind can't help but playOnce things get started there are quite a few good scares. The film has an incredible ability to play off of our fear of the unknown. The dark roads our characters travel cause a feeling of isolation and paranoia. The mind can't help but play tricks on us as we wonder what's hiding just outside their car window. There's some truly great stuff going on here.

However it all starts to unravel as it progresses. Shortly after the scares begin they seem to just slip away as we begin to get more of a grip on what's happening. The strength here really lies with leaving us in the dark as to what is actually going on. The movie still never tells us the whole story, like as to why it's all happening, but what little info it does reveal removes what fear it had. Another issue the plot has is that our lead male actor's character is completely unlikable. I really didn't care about his fate. His girlfriend is more likable.

It's a good horror film. One that manages to scare unlike so many other horror movies do, even if it does only for a brief moment of time. Perhaps the biggest flaw is that it feels like it's trying to say something, but can't quite get it out. There are moments here where I felt like it was trying to get some sort of message out. Overall it doesn't succeed. However I did enjoy this film and am looking forward to more from Lovering in the future. He's crafted a good horror movie. One that I recommend. My total score for it is a 7.4/10.… Expand

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khutchMar 9, 2014

"In Fear" is made of hits and mistakes, which gives in tension gives in yawns.
In the end, it seems that not only the characters walked in circles, but also the movie.

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Lambo442Mar 16, 2014

switched in off after 10 minutes because the lead guy was so annoying. Not in an 'I can't wait for him to be stalked by dark forces or whatever' type of annoying, more a kind of, 'he's making me cringe and not want to watch this film' kind ofswitched in off after 10 minutes because the lead guy was so annoying. Not in an 'I can't wait for him to be stalked by dark forces or whatever' type of annoying, more a kind of, 'he's making me cringe and not want to watch this film' kind of annoying.… Expand

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horcrux2007Apr 3, 2015

Having already seen this movie before and not liking it, it's strange why I'd watch it again. For whatever reason, I couldn't get this movie out of my head recently. After seeing it again, I can't see how I didn't like it before. In Fear isHaving already seen this movie before and not liking it, it's strange why I'd watch it again. For whatever reason, I couldn't get this movie out of my head recently. After seeing it again, I can't see how I didn't like it before. In Fear is certainly a strange movie; the entire plot unfolds inside a car on winding roads somewhere in Ireland. The movie almost creates this entire universe inside the maze of roads as a couple becomes lost and eventually pursued by some unknown person on the way to a music festival. The roads feel like their own villain, and along with some amazing cinematography, it gives a very disorienting and almost sinister character to them. The first half of the movie feels like The Blair Witch Project in a car. The couple, Lucy and Tom, returns to this same creepy cabin over and over, and the signs they are following to a hotel contradict themselves and seemingly switch directions. After an attack by a person in a white mask, they pick up a hitchhiker named Max, who claims to have also been attacked. Max adds an extra creep factor to the movie as he tells stories about a little boy who would run cars off the road and seems to know too much about Tom and the masked person. If there are any problems, then it's that this masked man can teleport around the maze and that the viewer will probably realize the identity of this masked man before the movie does, but In Fear is still a very intense and creepy movie that'll stay with you long after the credits roll. In Fear is on Netflix if you're interested.… Expand

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GuillermoBMJan 4, 2015

Summary: In Fear is a horrendously underrated horror film that deserves more recognition for its superb performances and cleverly disturbing moments. 100/100 [A+]

Tom and Lucy are both happy young adults eager to set out on their firstSummary: In Fear is a horrendously underrated horror film that deserves more recognition for its superb performances and cleverly disturbing moments. 100/100 [A+]

Tom and Lucy are both happy young adults eager to set out on their first weekend getaway as a couple. They set off for a planned stay at a remote hotel but quickly find themselves getting lost in a maze of backwoods roads. However they soon discover that they are at the mercies of an unknown tormentor that is eager to take advantage of their vulnerability and distance from civilization. I hate to give perfect ratings, I'm not lying, check out my user profile. This astonishing film deserves it. Such a disturbing ride! In Fear is awesome because most of the shocking scenes came from just inside of a car.

It is a very well done low-budget film, that doesn't even look like a low-budget flick. In Fear proves that horror films don't need a big cast or an expensive budget, they just need the right director, a talented cast, and a smart script. It is a slow ride, but it kept me entertained and interested all time. The characters are likable and they also have some Irish charisma. Iain De Caestecker (Tom) and Alice Englert (Lucy) are two wonderful actors, they were excellent in the whole movie and they gave their best, especially Alice Englert, her screams made me have chills; I dare to say that her performance is Oscar-worthy.

It's sad that a huge part of the audience bashed this gem. Maybe it was too different for them. Audiences nowadays want to jump out of their seats by cheap jump-scares and they are starving for lots of gore and violence. In Fear is not this type of horror film at all. It is just a strange, well-acted and painfully disturbing movie, without any significant flaws in my opinion. That's why I gave it a perfect score, it delivers what it promises. This movie freaked me out so much. I saw it a year ago and I still remember every frame of it. I will remember this little flick for years, it affected me so much, seriously.

As I said, most of the memorable scenes set place into a car. It's awesome how the director takes advantage of his small cast and budget to create an absolute masterpiece. Once you read the plot synopsis of the film, you may think that it is a boring movie, (Two people in a car, being scared) but it wasn't boring at all, it surprised me so much. I also love it because it doesn't show too much of the violent scenes, the scariest moment in the film (near the end) was a completely unseen scene, but it proves that imagination can be as scary as anything onscreen. In Fear is just my type of horror movie.

Jeremy Lovering has just made an instant classic. Some people complain about the lack of an ending, but I really don't care, you can make your own ending! That's why I love this film. It's hard to say that you will enjoy it, but please give it a chance. You may love it as much as me. Do not expect lots of gore and jump-scares. Just expect excellent performances, disturbing moments and screams out loud. In Fear is an effective and quite disturbing ride, an instant classic to me. I hope you like it! It's the best horror film of 2014 for me, above The Babadook, Under the Skin and Oculus. Such a terrific piece of work. [A+]… Expand

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JoellemmSep 3, 2016

The subtle character developments, and hints at the eventual conclusion, provide just enough keep your focus. Simplistic is never is never an issue to me; the clever camera work and music, are enough to provide tension. No over-the-top gore.The subtle character developments, and hints at the eventual conclusion, provide just enough keep your focus. Simplistic is never is never an issue to me; the clever camera work and music, are enough to provide tension. No over-the-top gore. The car, being the setting, I think, provides a feeling of safety, so the film never ends up that scary. Also, there is a lot of filler between scenes, because there was no effective way to transition, which could suggest the film could of been shorter. Satisfying thriller nonetheless.… Expand

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