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Fear of a Black Hat

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.3K
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Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
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A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • Writer
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • Stars
    • Larry B. Scott
    • Mark Christopher Lawrence
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • Director
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • Writer
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • Stars
    • Larry B. Scott
    • Mark Christopher Lawrence
    • Rusty Cundieff
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 1:28
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    Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
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    Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence, and Larry B. Scott in Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
    Rusty Cundieff and Kasi Lemmons in Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
    Barry Heins in Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
    Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence, and Larry B. Scott in Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
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    Top cast

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    Larry B. Scott
    Larry B. Scott
    • Tasty Taste
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    • Tone Def
    Rusty Cundieff
    Rusty Cundieff
    • Ice Cold
    Kasi Lemmons
    Kasi Lemmons
    • Nina Blackburn
    Howie Gold
    • Guy Friesch
    G. Smokey Campbell
    G. Smokey Campbell
    • Backstage Manager #1
    Bobby Mardis
    • Promoter #1
    Brad Sanders
    Brad Sanders
    • Promoter #2
    Moon Jones
    • Jam Boy
    Tim Hutchinson
    • Reggie Clay
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Jam Boy
    • (as Faizon)
    Deezer D
    Deezer D
    • Jam Boy
    Darin Scott
    • Security Head
    Devin Kamin
    • Vanilla Sherbet
    • (as Devin Kamienny)
    Jeff Burr
    Jeff Burr
    • Chicago Cop
    Kenneth J. Hall
    Kenneth J. Hall
    • John Liggert
    Don Reed
    • Daryll in Charge
    Reggie Bruce
    • Video Director
    • Director
      • Rusty Cundieff
    • Writer
      • Rusty Cundieff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the film was screened at Cannes, the only slot it was allowed was a single midnight showing. Unexpectedly, it became the first film to sell out the slot. It was then extended to several other midnight showings, all of which sold out.
    • Goofs
      An ITC logo sign is clearly visible to the left in the record company's office.
    • Quotes

      Nina Blackburn: What, if any, is the difference between a ho and a bitch?

      Tone Def: A ho fucks EVERYBODY.

      Ice Cold: Right, but a bitch fucks everybody BUT YOU.

    • Crazy credits
      The movie continues alongside the credits.
    • Alternate versions
      Some videocassette versions begin with a music video, "Ice Froggy Frog".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Getting Even with Dad/Fear of a Black Hat/Wolf/White (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Come Pet The P.U.S.S.Y.
      Written by Rusty Cundieff and Larry Robinson

      Performed by Rusty Cundieff

    User reviews52

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    7/10
    Finally, a rap comedy for opera lovers
    I'm too old to know (or care) exactly what the difference between rap and hip-hop is. And, being Canadian, it's likely that I've never actually seen MTV, but I'm not certain.

    But I thought this film was very funny when I saw it, a bright little satire. Hip-hop culture is so pervasive these days that it's difficult not to keep hearing about it over and over. (If only we could say the same about bagpipe music.) I got most of the jokes (at least I think I did). Sure, it's derived from Spinal Tap, but there are lots of targets that could stand a Tap treatment. Just not the Carpenters, they're sacred.
    helpful•9
    4
    • Varlaam
    • Dec 16, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Trial of N.W.H.
    • Production companies
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Oakwood Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $999,999 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $233,824
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,191
      • Jun 5, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $233,824
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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