Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) movie poster

Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994)

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ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
TMDB Score
⭐ 75
Comedy
Director
Alain Berbérian
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (1,330 votes)
Cast
Chantal Lauby as Odile Deray / Louise, TV journalist
Alain Chabat as Serge Karamazov / Youri / Jacques, TV journalist
Dominique Farrugia as Simon Jérémi / Benjamin / Michel, TV journalist
Gérard Darmon as Commissioner Patrick Bialès / Maurice Bialès / Alicia Lampéro
Sam Karmann as Disturbing man / Youri / Émile Gravier
Jean-Christophe Bouvet as Jean-Paul Martoni
Eric Prat as Philippe Garcia
Marc de Jonge as Serge Karamazov's boss
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,330 votes.
Overview
A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1994 among dedicated fans.
  • Chantal Lauby spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy is a 1994 comedy film directed by Alain Berbérian. A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown. The film has been rated by 1,330 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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