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Fear

  • 19961996
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  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
50K
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364
Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
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When Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dre... Read allWhen Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.When Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
50K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,875
364
    • James Foley
    • Christopher Crowe
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • William Petersen
    • James Foley
    • Christopher Crowe
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • William Petersen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 199User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    Mark Wahlberg in Fear (1996)
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    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • David McCall
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Nicole Walker
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Steve Walker
    Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman
    • Laura Walker
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Margo Masse
    Christopher Gray
    • Toby
    Tracy Fraim
    Tracy Fraim
    • Logan
    Gary Riley
    Gary Riley
    • Hacker
    Jason Kristofer
    Jason Kristofer
    • Terry
    Jed Rees
    Jed Rees
    • Knobby
    Todd Caldecott
    • Gary Rohmer
    Gerry Bean
    Gerry Bean
    • Eddie Clark
    • (as John Oliver)
    David Fredericks
    David Fredericks
    • Larry O'Brien
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    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Alex McDowell
    Jo Bates
    Jo Bates
    • Julie Masse
    Will Sengotta
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After seeing Mark Wahlberg's audition for the role of David, James Foley was so impressed that he issued an ultimatum to the producers: "I won't direct this movie unless *he* stars in it."
    • Goofs
      The note that Nicole writes, and the notes that David writes, all have the same handwriting. It's evident from this that the same person wrote all these, be it David or Nicole or neither.
    • Quotes

      David McCall: [At the door] It could have all been different, Mr. Walker. You should have allowed nature to take its course. In the end, it will anyway.

      [pause]

      David McCall: SO LET ME IN THE FUCKIN' HOUSE!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Celtic Pride/Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie/Mrs. Winterbourne/The Substitute/Fear/Sweet Nothing (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Jessica
      Written by Dickey Betts
      Performed by The Allman Brothers Band
      Courtesy of Polydor Records
      By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets
      Unichappell Music, Inc. & F.R. Betts Music Co.
      All Rights Administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)

    User reviews199

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    good actors + cool story + rollar coaster scene = good movie!
    This is a perfect movie for people who enjoy suspense, but don't mind if the film is not entirely intellectual or whatever. Mark Wahlberg is great to look at (so is Reese Witherspoon for the guys) and the story - though done before - is very engaging and watchable. The chemistry between David and Nicole before he goes wacko is great, too. I recommend this as a good film to rent for a "night with the girls" or if you are just in the mood for a thriller with real good looking people. Plus, Fox seems to put this movie on TV twice a year, as it was just on last night, and was on in August of '99. ENJOY!!
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    • primrosemoon
    • Jun 16, 2000

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1996 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Mercer Island, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
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      • DTS-Stereo

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