Fear (1996) Thriller Drama
Fear (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Fear Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.57/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.7/10
Fear Plot Synopsis:
Nicole walker is the average 16 year old girl; wants to have fun, and dreams of her Prince Charming. When she and her best friend Margot appear at a party, she meets older bad boy David. Everything seems to be going so well and Nicole and David become a couple. Nicole's family like David and she decides she loves him enough to give herself to him one night after a date. However, as soon as they became official, David has become a possessive and jealous boyfriend. He even beats up one of Nicole's close male friends when he is seen giving her a hug at the end of school. After this dark event Nicole never wants to see David again but he tries his hardest to make sure Nicole will take him back. Soon enough she forgives him and things seem to be going well again until a sick situation involving Nicole's best friend Margot turns to her and David breaking up again. This time David is not taking any chances with not being with Nicole so him and his friends go into her family home and attempt to take Nicole. Will David get Nicole or will she and her family hold back and get rid of David's sick craving for Nicole?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: With boyfriends like this, enemies are the last thing you need.
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Fear Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $20,831,000
Nominations: 2
What is Fear Streaming On?
Fear is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Fear Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 12, 1996, Netflix: Mar 01, 2024
Writers: Christopher Crowe
Producers: Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Ric Kidney, Karen Snow
Editors: David Brenner
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Fear (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
Fear Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Wahlberg | ... | David McCall |
| Reese Witherspoon | ... | Nicole Walker |
| William Petersen | ... | Steve Walker |
| Amy Brenneman | ... | Laura Walker |
| Alyssa Milano | ... | Margo Masse |
| Christopher Gray | ... | Toby |
| Tracy Fraim | ... | Logan |
| Gary Riley | ... | Hacker |
| Jason Kristofer | ... | Terry |
| Jed Rees | ... | Knobby |
| Todd Caldecott | ... | Gary Rohmer |
| Gerry Bean | ... | Eddie Clark (as John Oliver) |
| David Fredericks | ... | Larry O''Brien |
| Rav Toor | ... | Counterman (as Ravinder Toor) |
| Andrew Airlie | ... | Alex McDowell |
| Jo Bates | ... | Julie Masse |
| Will Sengotta | ... | Kid at Door |
| L. Harvey Gold | ... | Peterman |
| Banner | ... | Kaiser |
| Rana Morrison | ... | Girl in Club (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mark Wahlberg (b. June 5, 1971) – David McCall
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Marky Mark - Reese Witherspoon (b. March 22, 1976) – Nicole Walker
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 1¾" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Reese | Riz Uizerspun - William Petersen (b. February 21, 1953) – Steve Walker
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: William L. Petersen | William L. Peterson | William Peterson - Amy Brenneman (b. June 22, 1964) – Laura Walker
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Amy Brennaman - Alyssa Milano (b. December 19, 1972) – Margo Masse
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Alyssa Jayne Milano - Christopher Gray – Toby
- Tracy Fraim – Logan
Also known as: Trace Fraim - Gary Riley (b. November 19, 1963) – Hacker
Sign: Scorpio - Jason Kristofer (b. March 12, 1972) – Terry
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Jason Kristopher - Jed Rees (b. March 8, 1970) – Knobby
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Jed B. Rees - Todd Caldecott (b. January 21, 1969) – Gary Rohmer
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Todd Schaefer | Todd Schaeffer | Todd Schaffer | Todd Shaffer - Gerry Bean – Eddie Clark (as John Oliver)
Also known as: John Oliver - David Fredericks (b. July 1, 1999) – Larry O''Brien
Also known as: Dave Frederick | Dave Fredericks | David Fredricks - Rav Toor – Counterman (as Ravinder Toor)
Also known as: Ravinder Toor - Andrew Airlie (b. September 18, 1961) – Alex McDowell
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Andrew Airlee
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