Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 03/14/14
Micro size thriller, with little in terms of story, surprises through sustained tension. The setup is instantly relatable: lost in a rural area of winding dirt roads. It's involuntarily easy to put yourself in this exact situation. The directing/camera work add to the closeness of the viewer actually being apart of the experience, as do the realistic portrayals of the two main characters. Constant unexpected events kept me on edge throughout. None of it is typical in any way. I wouldn't say 'In Fear' is straight-up scary, but it is very effective at utilizing subtle techniques in evoking primal reactions. It shows in every aspect of the film. Well done thriller.
