A Fantastic Fear of Everything

Jun 8 2012 R 1h 40m
Comedy, Horror

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Crispian Mills

Directed by

Crispian Mills, Chris Hopewell

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Pinewood Studios, Keel Films, Indomina Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
15,477
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
31
Popularity
NA