Review of Fear City (1984) by Christopher S — 04 Apr 2010
Lurid crime melodrama from director Abel Ferrara is incredibly dated and cheesy, but packs enough raw energy to make it an exploitation cult classic. A compelling plot (hokey, though it is) by screenwriter Nicholas St.
John, a capable cast, and a palpable sleazy atmosphere make it work. Entertaining in that B-movie sort of way, but as far as Ferrara films go, it delivers the pulp, but falls short on the poetry.
This review of Fear City (1984) was written by Christopher S on 04 Apr 2010.
Fear City has generally received mixed reviews.
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