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FearDotCom

2002·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb3.4Metacritic165.2Rotten Tomatoes3%18%

Where to watch

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FearDotCom fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

The last site you'll ever see.

When four bodies are discovered among the industrial decay and urban grime of New York City, brash young detective Mike Reilly teams with ambitious Department of Health researcher Terry Huston to uncover the cause behind their violent and inexplicable deaths. The only common factor shared by the victims? Each died exactly 48 hours after logging onto a website called feardotcom.
Supernatural HorrorPsychological ThrillerInternet Age HorrorGothic VisualsUrban Decay SettingTech-Noir ElementsMystery & IntrigueVisually Disturbing

Crew

Directed by:
William Malone, Charlie Watson, Catherine Allinson
Written by:
Moshe Diamant, Josephine Coyle
Produced by:
Andrew Stevens, Moshe Diamant, Anja Dihrberg
Composed by:
Peter Maxwell, Nicholas Pike, James Seddon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about FearDotCom

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Where can I stream FearDotCom legally?

PrimePhiloPluto TVScreamboxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMometuBloodstream

FearDotCom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is FearDotCom worth watching?

22
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23/100 (IMDb 3.4, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 16). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is FearDotCom rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is FearDotCom?

1 h 41 min

FearDotCom runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on FearDotCom?

Critics10
Audiences35

Not quite. Audiences rate FearDotCom higher (35) than critics (10). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was FearDotCom a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$19 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is FearDotCom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch FearDotCom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for FearDotCom in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does FearDotCom use?

Riddle for the AgesDriven to SuicideDisproportionate RetributionAmbiguous EndingVengeful GhostHoist by His Own PetardSerial KillerNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedHaunted TechnologyKick the DogExplosive OverclockingAsshole Victimand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for FearDotCom, including Riddle for the Ages, Driven to Suicide, Disproportionate Retribution.