Fear (1990)

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

This movie begins with a psychic named "Cacye Bridges" (Ally Sheedy) helping police catch a serial killer before he can murder yet another victim. Four years later Cacye and her agent, "Jessica Moreau" (Lauren Hutton) are in the process of marketing her new book when Cayce suddenly gets a vision of yet another serial killer at work. Known as "the Shadow Man" (played by Pruitt Taylor Vince) this homicidal maniac is extremely clever and elusive for a good reason—he is also psychic. Not only that but he has tapped into Cayce's psychic wavelength and communicates with her while he is in the act of killing his next victim. And he feeds on her fear as well as everybody else. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie I will just say that, while it didn't have much horror, it had some good suspense and mystery here and there which kept things interesting for the most part. I also liked the performance of Ally Sheedy who played her part rather well. In any case, this was a solid thriller which I believe those interested in a film of this sort might find entertaining. I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.

Ally Sheedy plays a psychic, who assists the police with locating murderers and helping them to apprehended.In her spare time she writes books, flirts with firemen, and tells Stan Shaw all his memories.Then another psychic comes on the scene, but he's a serial killer, but gets Sheedy to feel the victims fears when they are being murdered. So now its up to her and the flirty fireman to catch him, but he's always one step ahead....For the most part, its a pretty tense movie, and the shadow man is a wondrous creation, but after a tantrum too many, Sheedy becomes a little tiresome, and her little outburst on the plane is deserved of a few choice words.But its a little rare movie. I found this on the horror channel late one night, as over here in the UK, its unavailable on DVD, unless you are willing to pay silly money for it.But overall the film does have a few tense moments, and the fear sharing scenes, are pretty unique, but usurped in Strange Days.The last act in the fair is wonderfully over the top, but just adds to the mix.But it's the best film ever where a woman's psychic ability can tell what her intended wants to eat...

This fantastic movie is finally released in Thailand Region 3 DVD! What a shame, but you know what? I'm buying a copy anyway! Long live Region Free DVD players! Check out ebay. Some copies are being sold! I have been watching and re-watching this movies for years. I have a worn out VHS copy that I have seen so many times, I had to buy another on ebay. So if you are a real fan, then do what you can and get a copy! Even though Eyes of Fire is largely unheard of, such films as Ravenous and The Blair Witch Project obviously borrowed many ideas from and were inspired by this film and other films of the same subgenre, which use witches, the "American Frontier", and the "Haunted Forest" plots and themes.I personally loved Eyes of Fire. I'm a major fan of western films, and have never seen a western/horror much like this before. Two key factors that work in this film are the direction by Avery Crounse. His vision and interpretation of the material is inspired. The atmosphere is absolutely awesome. We get plenty of fog, naked muddy people, and creepy faces in trees.The acting is pretty good as well. Actors like TV and movie veterans Will Hare, Fran Ryan, and Karlene Crockett do a marvelous job. It's a shame they don't get other major offers these days, because they are fine actors. Then-newcomer Guy Boyd also has a strong character as the pioneer who ends up making a big difference in the end. Boyd, for being in his first major role, does a fine job.Eyes of Fire's screenplay and story are unique and original. Usually in the Western genre, the cowboys win against the Indians, however, in Eyes of Fire, it's the other way around. Plus it takes place long before America as a nation was born.The movie also features beautiful location photography and a chilling western score by Brad Fiedel. I would strongly recommend Eyes of Fire for fans of the Horror Western genre or for people who just like a spooky ghost story.

This is a film that has you on the edge of your seat from the first moment. You at times wonder to yourself wait a moment who is good and who is bad here. a very well done guessing game at the same time boo scare you film.One reason I say it is so well done is because it is a made for t.v. movie and in my opinion not many made for t.v. movies are that well produced. However this is done in great theatre style well worth checking out if you are a horror/thriller genre fan. Ally Sheedy gives a great preformances going away from comedy and into serious here