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Fear X

Fear X

Drama · Thriller · 2003

When his wife is killed in a seemingly random incident, Harry, prompted by mysterious visions, journeys to discover the true circumstances surrounding her murder.

Movie details

Fear X

“The Past Can Never Be Rewound.”

2003 Drama · Thriller 1h 31m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

When his wife is killed in a seemingly random incident, Harry, prompted by mysterious visions, journeys to discover the true circumstances surrounding her murder.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Fear X?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

Taste neighbourhood

Nearby on the taste map.

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Edmond

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The Enforcer

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Killer's Kiss

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Insomnia

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The Caveman's Valentine

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Gaslight

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nicolas Winding Refn

Written by

Hubert Selby Jr. · Nicolas Winding Refn

John Turturro

John Turturro

Harry

Deborah Kara Unger

Deborah Kara Unger

Kate

Stephen Eric McIntyre

Stephen Eric McIntyre

Phil

William Allen Young

William Allen Young

Agent Lawrence

Gene Davis

Gene Davis

Ed

Mark Houghton

Mark Houghton

Diner Cop

Jacqueline Ramel

Jacqueline Ramel

Claire

Court is in session

Put Fear X on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.