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Critic Kim Newman
rated 4

...the acting is strong -Petersen is suitably fraught, while Witherspoon ably fills the shoes of the female lead, and even Wahlberg is decent enough..

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Cast & Crew

James Foley
Director
Alyssa Milano
As Margo Masse
Reese Witherspoon
As Nicole Walker
Mark Wahlberg
As David McCall
William Petersen
As Steve Walker
Amy Brenneman
As Laura Walker
Jed Rees
As Knobby

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Fear is a 1996 American thriller film directed by James Foley and starring Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, and Alyssa Milano. The movie follows the story of Nicole Walker, a 16-year-old girl who lives in the suburbs of Seattle with her father Steven, his new wife Laura, and Laura's son Toby. Nicole's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets David McCall, a charming and handsome young man who she falls in love with. However, David's behavior soon becomes possessive and jealous, leading to a series of violent events that threaten Nicole's safety and well-being. As the relationship becomes more toxic, Nicole must confront her feelings and make a difficult decision to protect herself from David's dangerous obsession. The film explores themes of first love, obsession, and domestic violence, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere that keeps the audience on edge until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Fear include Nobody Knows Anybody, The Leading Man, Malice, Wanted, Chameleon, City of Industry.

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Fear was released in theaters on April 12, 1996.