Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy
1994, French. Directed by Alain Berbérian.
A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alain BerbérianDirector
- Chantal LaubyOdile Deray / Louise, TV journalist
- Alain ChabatSerge Karamazov / Youri / Jacques, TV journalist
- Dominique FarrugiaSimon Jérémi / Benjamin / Michel, TV journalist
- Gérard DarmonCommissioner Patrick Bialès / Maurice Bialès / Alicia Lampéro
- Sam KarmannDisturbing man / Youri / Émile Gravier
- Jean-Christophe BouvetJean-Paul Martoni
- Eric PratPhilippe Garcia
- Marc de JongeSerge Karamazov's boss
- Valérie LemercierM. Jacques' widow
- Patrick LizanaGrimaldi, policeman
- Tchéky KaryoMr. Jacques, the 1st projectionist
- Daniel GélinMr. Mireille, the 2nd projectionist
Details
- Released
- 9 March 1994
- Original title
- La Cité de la peur
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia, Chantal Lauby
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Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy: quick answers
Is Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,390 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy?
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy on?
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy?
If you liked Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy, try Umbrella Coup, Weekend at Bernie's, Fletch Lives.
Who directed Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy?
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) was directed by Alain Berbérian and stars Chantal Lauby, Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia.