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5.2 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19941h 30mCanada

Relative Fear

“Trusting your children can be deadly.”

Synopsis

Linda and Peter Pratman's son Adam is autistic, but they still love him and hope that he'll at least start talking some day. However he's teased and abused by the kids of the neighborhood and his grandpa . When several people around Adam die an unexpected death, his parents start to suspect Adam - is he just simulating to be so ignorant about his environment?

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Relative Fear (1994) - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 3, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Mihalka
Screenplay & Story
Kurt Wimmer
Original Score
Marty Simon
Original Title
Relative Fear
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Allegro Films, west wind entertainment, Norstar Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Mihalka

Screenplay & Story

Kurt Wimmer

Original Score & Music

Marty Simon

Director of Photography

Rodney Gibbons

Film Editing

Ion Webster

Producers

Tom Berry, William Webb, Stefan Wodoslawsky

Department Leadership Roster

George Mihalka

George Mihalka

Director

Beatrice 'Trixie' Rittenhouse

Costume Design

Patricia Christie

Patricia Christie

Production Design

Ion Webster

Editor

Rodney Gibbons

Director of Photography

Tom Berry

Tom Berry

Producer

Stefan Wodoslawsky

Producer

Kurt Wimmer

Kurt Wimmer

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Relative Fear.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Relative Fear

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Relative Fear about?

Linda and Peter Pratman's son Adam is autistic, but they still love him and hope that he'll at least start talking some day. However he's teased and abused by the kids of the neighborhood and his grandpa . When several people around Adam die an unexpected death, his parents start to suspect Adam - is he just simulating to be so ignorant about his environment?

Who directed Relative Fear?

Relative Fear was directed by George Mihalka.

Who stars in Relative Fear?

The principal cast of Relative Fear includes Darlanne Fluegel, James Brolin, Martin Neufeld, Denise Crosby, M. Emmet Walsh.

When was Relative Fear released and how long is it?

Relative Fear was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Relative Fear?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Relative Fear was composed by Marty Simon.