The great horror kickoff of 2023 started with the moviesM3GANandSkinamarinkand continues to rile up fans with promises of unbound terror in the release of films likeInfinity Pool,Knock at the Cabin,Scream VI,Evil Dead Rise, anExorcistlegacy sequel,and so many more. It looks like a perfect year for horror, but one movie that hasn’t gotten a lot of heat is the newDeon Taylorfilm set to hit theaters this Friday.Fearexposes audiences to the things buried deep that frighten them the most and take them on a blood-curdling ride through things they’d wish they’d never seen. For a smaller-budget film, it’s got blockbuster energy and will surely give horror fans everything they’ve been begging for in a scary movie. For those who just need to know now, here’s how to watch Deon Taylor’sFear.
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When and Where Will Fear Be Released?
Fearstarted filming during the pandemic in 2022 under its original title,Don’t Fear. It only took seventeen days to film and was originally set to release Valentine’s Day weekend last year. It is finally hitting theaters nationwide this Friday, January 27th, 2023. However, fans can catch an early release at select theaters on Thursday, January 26th.
Fear Showtimes:
You can use the links below to find out whenFearwill be playing near you at your nearest theater.
Will Fear Be Available to Stream?
For now, it is unknown when and whereFearwill be available to stream after its theater run. But Deon Taylor has an extensive filmography. Fans of raunchy horror-comedies can stream theMeet the Blacksmovies for free on Tubi, and thriller fans can viewThe Intruderwith aStarz subscription.
What Is Fear About?
Fearis a nuanced take on a well-trodden horror plot, following eight friends on a much-needed trip to a remote, forested cabin after a yearlong pandemic isolation. Tucked away in the Tahoe Mountains, an airborne contagion excavates each individual’s deepest fears and turns their celebratory getaway into a deadly nightmare of bad trips. It’s surreal and claustrophobic, with each character desperate to claw their way out of their own heads. Playing on our collective fear surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic,Fearwill have audiences trying to bury their own anxieties way down deep, hoping they don’t escape.
Is There a Trailer for Fear?
TheFeartrailer shows each friend’s subconscious fears coming to life and taking theirs. Fears of blood, confined spaces, drowning, losing loved ones, and more are exploited by some kind of virus that causes hallucinations. The hallucinations are completely altered realities that cause the characters to act erratically without knowing that what they are experiencing is all their minds. The trailer shows the film as very shadowed, reflecting the shadows of the subconscious and the inability to escape darkness when it seems there is no light to be found. It can almost be interpreted as elevated horror with its physical manifestation of anxiety and phobia disorders. Fear tears people apart, and it’s obvious the characters in this film will not be able to rely on each other for survival.
Who Is in the Cast of Fear?
The cast ofFearis made up of some well-known names, includingJoseph Sikora(Power), who plays Rom,Andrew Bachelor(Meet the Blacks), who plays Benny,T.I.(Ant-Man) as Lou, andAnnie Ilonzeh(Chicago Fire) as Bianca. Other cast members inFearincludeIddo Goldberg(Snowpiercer) as Michael,Ruby Modine(Shameless) as Serena,Jessica Allain(Texas Chainsaw Massacre) as Meg, andTerrance Jenkins(Think Like a Man) as Russ.
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Who Made Fear?
Deon TaylordirectedFearand wrote it withJohn Ferry(Capone). Taylor is the founder of Hidden Empire Film Group, the production studio behind the majority of his movies. He also directed theJamie Foxxmusic video for “In Love by Now” and the BET horror seriesNite Tales: The Series. Producers ofFearincludeRoxanne Avent, who’s produced most of Taylor’s films,Omar JosephandHeather Kritzer.Geoff Zanelli, who is behind most of Deon Taylor’s movie scores, is the composer of the film. The film is being released by Hidden Empire Film Group’s recently developed distribution company, Hidden Empire Releasing.
Other Movies to Stream in the Meantime
If viewers don’t want to wait for the release ofFearto fulfill their horror needs, here are a few similar films to scratch that itch.
Christmas Presence(2018) - Although labeled as a Christmas horror movie,Christmas Presenceisn’t as concerned with Christmas themes as it is with the concept of fear taking physical form. LikeFear, a group of friends come together for a secluded trip and end up having their fears used against them by some demonic entity. It’s something of a UK B-movie but fun for all any time of year.
Lights Out(2016) -Lights Outis elevated horror without the pretension ofMidsommar. It’s filled with jump-scares and an extended round of climaxes that seem to go on for the whole movie, very pleasing to horror fans who like a nonstop scare.Lights Outfollows Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) doing her best to take care of her little brother, Martin (Gabriel Bateman), while their clinically depressed mother, Sophie (Maria Bello), harbors a terrifying childhood friend who hurts those around her and tries to retain her in her own depression. Diana, the vicious undead woman with black hair who only comes out when the lights are off, will stop at nothing to make sure she has Sophie all to herself, much to Sophie’s demise.
A Nightmare on Elm Street(1984) - ThisWes Cravenclassic changed horror in the 80s and birthed a franchise that stands strong today.ANightmare on Elm Street is the story of Freddy Kreuger, a child killer who was burned up by a mob of angry parents. Freddy comes back to haunt the dreams of Elm Street’s teenagers, but he does more than haunt them. Freddy manifests in their dreams, turns their dreams into corporeal realities, and uses their fears against them to enact gruesome deaths. It’s a classic for a reason, and the story goes on for eight more films.
