Fear, Inc. is definitely a love letter to the horror genre. It is a small indie film. One that when it was initially released it flew under the radar. It wasn’t till recently that I discovered it on Hulu.
Fear, Inc. follows a company of degenerates who can be hired for a premium to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster’s customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must decide if this company is there to scare them or make them pawns in their own sick game.
The story definitely feels fresh and original. There are homages to other films in the genre. But it never feels out of place. The opening of the film is one that sets up the world and the rules of The Company. It is a very strong opening and will not wish to spoil.
After the opening, the film spends its time introducing the characters. The stand out of the film cast is Lucas Neff’s Joe Foster. He is a bit of a lovable oaf. But he is the everyman. Ultimately, the film fell on whether or not he was relatable. And I would say that it succeeds. The rest of the cast does an outstanding job.
The film proceeds to throw Joe into the world of Fear, Inc. along with his loved one and friends. It is a bit like Alice falling down the rabbit hole. It’s something that will change the course of the film altogether. I can definitely say that I was very impressed by the film. I had it pegged that it was going to be one thing. But then, it just took a step off the path and went into an entirely different direction. And that is definitely the film’s strength – its unpredictability.
I would highly recommend this film. It is a very strong and passionate love letter to horror. It’s original and fresh. If you have a chance to see it, don’t pass it up.
Rating: 5 out of 5.
The film was directed by Vincent Mascale from a script written by Luke Barnett. Starring Lucas Neff, Caitlin Stasey, and Chris Marquette.
Fear, Inc. can be found on Hulu and available to buy from Amazon.
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