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A Fantastic Fear of Everything works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The comedy and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 40m · ★ 5.7

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  1. 96match

    1.The 'Burbs (1989)

    6.8 · Comedy · Horror · Thriller · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, The 'Burbs (1989) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Ghostland (2018)

    7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Ghostland (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.The Voices (2014)

    6.3 · Comedy · Crime · Horror · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, The Voices (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.The Hitcher (1986)

    7.0 · Horror · Action · Thriller · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, The Hitcher (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

    6.4 · Horror · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Fright Night Part 2 (1988) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Eenie Meanie (2025)

    6.3 · Thriller · Action · Comedy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Eenie Meanie (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

    7.2 · Adventure · Drama · Comedy · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    8.Lost Highway (1997)

    7.5 · Drama · Thriller · Mystery · 2h 14m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Lost Highway (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Pi (1998)

    7.1 · Mystery · Drama · Thriller · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, Pi (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.The Faculty (1998)

    6.6 · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fantastic Fear of Everything clicked for you, The Faculty (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after A Fantastic Fear of Everything?
Try The 'Burbs, Ghostland, The Voices—each shares DNA with A Fantastic Fear of Everything while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is A Fantastic Fear of Everything?
A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012) is best described as Comedy, Thriller, Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is A Fantastic Fear of Everything worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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