Underrated in both cinematic and musical score terms, Fear is the iconic embodiment, of seventies real action cinema, without the gadgets. The haunting theme music by child prodigy Roy Budd("GET CARTER"). "God bless him", Is probably one of the greatest in cinematic history. Barry Newman(Petrocelli) and Vanishing Point, the original! Yet again another underrated actor, whom Hollywood did not completely embrace. Class performances from John Vernon, The charismatic Tony Anholt (The Protectors/Space 1999) put this movie in a league up there with few others. The eye candy provided by Suzi Kendal, is not disappointing. A "9" minute car chase to rival any. The ending will leave you gasping for breath. A must for anyone who wants some excitement in their lives, its a shame that a well known TV company who has the rights to this movie, does not screen it as often, as some of the lesser quality celluloid it transmits.
Review of Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key
(1972)
One of the best Alistair Maclean Film/Novels Ever!
29 June 2006
Warning: Spoilers