LogFAQs > #971221049

So Fear wasn't nearly as bad as the review scores would have you believe, at least not its RT score. I guess that's all based on only positive versus negative reviews though, which is kinda difficult. It's just one of those films I wouldn't give an thumbs up or a thumbs down to, but if you're a critic it has to be Fresh or Rotten.

Ultimately, I think it's a lot like Snake said. There's an interesting premise here, and at times it seems like it's being executed well. I think the shortcomings of the film are that it's just too short, so the back half is really loaded with too many lightning quick scenes after the first acts of the film are more of a slow burn. It's hard to be that slow out of the gate when your run time is listed at around 90 minutes. The acting also leaves something to be desired of at times... I think it's mostly that no one in the film is really good enough to portray the main characters. The actors portraying the supporting cast feel like they do a better job, probably because they have less screen time and don't have to do as much. The film also sadly has final girl syndrome which I am so done with at this point. But, it definitely didn't illicit hang-wringing or questions like "what am I doing with my life", so it was no Skinamarink!