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A Fantastic Fear of Everything

2012Movie1 h 40 minR

ComedyThriller
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic315.3Rotten Tomatoes34%35%

A scary, intriguing comedy movie about the mind and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Jack is a children's author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by the irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script, what should be his big break rapidly turns into his big breakdown, as Jack is forced to confront his worst demons; among them his love life, his laundry and the origin of all fear.

Feels like

  • Paranoid Thriller
  • Dark Comedy
  • Psychological Horror
  • British Humor
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Anxiety & Fear
  • Crime Novelist
  • Surreal Elements

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Crispian Mills, Chris Hopewell
Written by
Bruce Robinson, Crispian Mills
Produced by
Crispian Mills, Geraldine Patten
Music by
Michael Price

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Facts

June 7, 2012 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
June 7, 2012
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$96,948
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Fantastic Fear of Everything?"

Questions about A Fantastic Fear of Everything

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Where can I stream A Fantastic Fear of Everything?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

In the United States, A Fantastic Fear of Everything streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is A Fantastic Fear of Everything worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (33).

Will A Fantastic Fear of Everything scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will A Fantastic Fear of Everything make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).