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2012·Comedy·1h 40m
7.0
★
Jack is a children's author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by the irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script, what should be his big break rapidly turns into his big breakdown, as Jack is forced to confront his worst demons; among them his love life, his laundry and the origin of all fear.
Directed by Crispian Mills
paranoia
holiday season
personal demons

Cast

Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg
Jack
Paul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Dr. Friedkin
Clare Higgins
Clare Higgins
Clair De Grunwald
Amara Karan
Amara Karan
Sangeet
Michael Feast
Michael Feast
Disgruntled Diner
Mo Idriss
Mo Idriss
Disgruntled Diner
Elliot Greene
Elliot Greene
Biggie
Bernard Cribbins
Bernard Cribbins
The Voice (voice)
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
PC Taser
Anna Madeley
Anna Madeley
WPC Taser
Pamela Cundell
Pamela Cundell
Ivy
Jane Stanness
Jane Stanness
Sheena the Punk Rocker

Crew

Crispian Mills
Crispian Mills
Director
Crispian Mills
Crispian Mills
Screenplay
Crispian Mills
Crispian Mills
Producer
Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg
Executive Producer
Bruce Robinson
Bruce Robinson
Novel
Karen Lindsay-Stewart
Karen Lindsay-Stewart
Casting
Nadia Stacey
Nadia Stacey
Hair Designer
Nadia Stacey
Nadia Stacey
Makeup Designer

Popular Reviews

49 reviews
Jai
Jai
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Definitely not the best Simon pegg movie but there were definitely enjoyable parts!!
Definitely not the best Simon pegg movie but there were definitely enjoyable parts!!
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kan oakenfull
kan oakenfull
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
simon pegg as a slightly less anti-fascist, slightly more agoraphobic rick from the young ones
simon pegg as a slightly less anti-fascist, slightly more agoraphobic rick from the young ones
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BagelKing
BagelKing
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
an insanely beautiful movie shrouded by a uncooked story that feels underwhelming and unfinished. 

love simon pegg and having him here is the best and the saving grace
an insanely beautiful movie shrouded by a uncooked story that feels underwhelming and unfinished. 

love simon pegg and having him here is the best and the saving grace
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Juni
Juni
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
huge psa for therapy
huge psa for therapy
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Lenny Solatano
Lenny Solatano
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Some of the best cinematography I’ve seen in a long time—visually stunning from start to finish, with an incredible variety of techniques that elevate its unique storytelling. I especially loved the claymation at the end and the creative range of shots throughout the film.

Another standout is the casting. I love Simon Pegg, and his range continues to amaze me—from Mission: Impossible to Shaun of the Dead to this. He’s a brilliant actor, and here, he’s used perfectly in the midst of pure madness. (That said, the supporting cast doesn’t quite measure up.)

The script can get a little confusing—it jumps between plots and side plots without staying grounded in the central mystery, frankly I didn't even care about the Hollywood executive by the end of the film. Still, it’s absolutely worth watching for the visuals alone.
Some of the best cinematography I’ve seen in a long time—visually stunning from start to finish, with an incredible variety of techniques that elevate its unique storytelling. I especially loved the claymation at the end and the creative range of shots throughout the film.

Another standout is the casting. I love Simon Pegg, and his range continues to amaze me—from Mission: Impossible to Shaun of the Dead to this. He’s a brilliant actor, and here, he’s used perfectly in the midst of pure madness. (That said, the supporting cast doesn’t quite measure up.)

The script can get a little confusing—it jumps between plots and side plots without staying grounded in the central mystery, frankly I didn't even care about the Hollywood executive by the end of the film. Still, it’s absolutely worth watching for the visuals alone.
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