Fear
“Your First Impulse Your Last Sensation”
Synopsis
A psychic helps police solve murders by mentally linking with the murderer. Then she discovers a murderer with the same talent, who wants to share the fear of his victims with her!
Top Cast
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Ally Sheedy
Cayce Bridges
Lauren Hutton
Jessica Moreau
Michael O'Keefe
Jack Hays
Stan Shaw
Detective Webber
Dina Merrill
Catherine Tarr
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Jay Anthony Lapedes ("Shadow Man")
Keone Young
Detective William Wu
Jonathan Prince
Colin Hart
John Agar
Leonard Scott Levy
Don Hood
Holcomb
Marta DuBois
Inez Villanueva
Allison Barron
South Carolina Victim
Sam Scarber
Radio Detective
Jane Sibbett
Newscaster
Dean Goodman
William Tarr
Raina Manuel
Salesgirl (Mall Victim)
Helen Brown
Agnes Reardon
Cyd Strittmatter
Stewardess
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rockne S. O'Bannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rockne S. O'Bannon
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Vestron Pictures, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Henry Mancini
Robert M. Stevens
Kent Beyda
Richard Kobritz, Mitchell Cannold, Diane Nabatoff, Rockne S. O'Bannon
Department Leadership Roster
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Writer
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Director
Richard Kobritz
Producer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Joseph C. Nemec III
Production Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Kent Beyda
Editor
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Producer
Kevin O'Neill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
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
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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 psychic helps police solve murders by mentally linking with the murderer. Then she discovers a murderer with the same talent, who wants to share the fear of his victims with her!
Who directed Fear?
Fear was directed by Rockne S. O'Bannon.
Who stars in Fear?
The principal cast of Fear includes Ally Sheedy, Lauren Hutton, Michael O'Keefe, Stan Shaw, Dina Merrill.
When was Fear released and how long is it?
Fear was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear?
Fear holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).