Fear
“A family vacation takes a detour into terror.”
Synopsis
A family living in an isolated cabin in the woods are terrorized by a gang of escaped convicts. Their leader, a serial killer, is a disturbed Vietnam veteran. What the gang doesn't know is that the family's father is also a Vietnam veteran, and he has no intention of letting his family come to any harm.
Top Cast
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Cliff DeYoung
Don Haden
Kay Lenz
Sharon Haden
Zoe Trilling
Jennifer Haden
Scott Schwartz
Brian Haden
Robert Factor
Jack Gracie
Frank Stallone Jr.
Armitage
Michael Watson
Mitch Barnett
Brendan Burns
Merle Johnson
Edward Bunker
Lenny
Mindy Seeger
Young Mother
Bart Burns
Link Reilley
Michael B. Christy
Officer Jones
Rick Scarry
Deputy Bates
Lisa M. Hansen
Belinda
John Marzilli
Eddie the Mole
Dick Monda
Frankie 3 Fingers
Peter Vasquez
Manny
Charles Meshack
Cyril Ganelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. Ferretti
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Connell, Rick Scarry
- Original Score
- Alfi Kabiljo
- Original Title
- Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- CineTel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. Ferretti
Kathryn Connell, Rick Scarry, Robert A. Ferretti
Alfi Kabiljo
Dana Christiaansen
Michael Eliot
Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Ferretti
Director
Michael Eliot
Editor
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Alfi Kabiljo
Original Music Composer
Paul Hertzberg
Producer
Dana Christiaansen
Director of Photography
Kathryn Connell
Screenplay
Rick Scarry
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fear about?
A family living in an isolated cabin in the woods are terrorized by a gang of escaped convicts. Their leader, a serial killer, is a disturbed Vietnam veteran. What the gang doesn't know is that the family's father is also a Vietnam veteran, and he has no intention of letting his family come to any harm.
Who directed Fear?
Fear was directed by Robert A. Ferretti.
Who stars in Fear?
The principal cast of Fear includes Cliff DeYoung, Kay Lenz, Zoe Trilling, Scott Schwartz, Robert Factor.
When was Fear released and how long is it?
Fear was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear was composed by Alfi Kabiljo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear?
Fear holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).