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Fear (1996)

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Reviews Counted:27

Fresh:10

Rotten:17

Average Rating:4.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Pretty teenager Nicole Walker thinks she's met Mr. Right in hunky, seemingly sweet David McCall. They begin a lovely romance, and David even charms Nicole's stepmother. But then David undergoes a... Pretty teenager Nicole Walker thinks she's met Mr. Right in hunky, seemingly sweet David McCall. They begin a lovely romance, and David even charms Nicole's stepmother. But then David undergoes a sudden personality change, and his behavior turns possessive and violent. Furthermore, Nicole's dad Steve discovers that David has lied about his past, which in reality is quite disturbing. Steve puts an end to the relationship, against the lovebirds' wishes. Unfortunately, David does not take the news lightly. In fact, he becomes completely psychotic, seeking revenge by terrorizing the Walkers in myriad ways. The harassed family soon realizes that the only way to get rid of David is to fight the war of their lives. [More]

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William L. Petersen, Alyssa Milano

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William L. Petersen, Alyssa Milano, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Grey

Director: James Foley

Director: James Foley

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Emanuel Levy
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Variety
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Though cheesy and illogical, this thriller has charming performances, and an exciting climax.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.
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Linda Cook
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Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Corny but cool...Wahlberg has presence

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Clint Morris
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04/27/05
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Wahlberg's creep-tastic slow-burn makes this predictable potboiler a little bit scary and a lot more entertaining.

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Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly

The only thing scary about this film is watching Mark Wahlberg's career as an actor begin to dissipate.

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