What is Fear City?
Fear City is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Release date
- Jul 18, 1984
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
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Fear City is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
Should you watch it?
“A serial killer stalks Manhattan strippers, forcing a detective and a private eye into a deadly pursuit.”
- Atmospheric 1980s Manhattan setting
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse investigation
- Graphic violence may be unsettling for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty 80s crime thrillers with a detective‑versus‑serial‑killer premise.
The film contains graphic violence and adult themes, so it is intended for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Fear City?
Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho, prompting a hard‑nosed police detective and an ex‑boxer turned private eye to investigate.
When was Fear City released?
The film is listed as a 1984 release and opened in the United States on February 16, 1985.
What genres describe Fear City?
It is classified as drama, crime, mystery, and thriller.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 95 minutes.
Who are the central characters in the story?
A hard‑nosed police detective and a conflicted ex‑boxer‑turned‑private‑eye hired by strip‑club owners lead the investigation.
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