Fear of a Black Hat
1994, English. Directed by Rusty Cundieff.
The First Drive-By Comedy
Chronicling the controversial career of bad boys N.W.H. (Niggaz With Hats), this uproarious 'mockumentary' lampoons all of hardcore rap's hot-button issues. This underground laugh riot recounts the rise, fall and resurrection of a clueless bunch of would-be rappers, Ice Cold, Tone-Def & Tasty Taste performing as N.W.H.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fear of a Black Hat
Fear of a Black Hat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rusty CundieffDirector
- Larry B. ScottTasty Taste
- Mark Christopher LawrenceTone Def
- Rusty CundieffIce Cold
- Kasi LemmonsNina Blackburn
- G. Smokey CampbellBackstage Manager 1
- Faizon LoveJam Boy 1
- Deezer DJam Boy 2
- Devin KaminVanilla Sherbet
- Don ReedDaryll in Charge
- Barry Shabaka HenleyGeoffrey Lennox
- Penny Johnson JeraldRe-Re
- Rose JacksonCheryl C.
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1994
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rusty Cundieff
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $234K
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Fear of a Black Hat: quick answers
Is Fear of a Black Hat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fear of a Black Hat?
Fear of a Black Hat runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Fear of a Black Hat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fear of a Black Hat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fear of a Black Hat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fear of a Black Hat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fear of a Black Hat on?
Fear of a Black Hat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear of a Black Hat?
If you liked Fear of a Black Hat, try A Mighty Wind, CB4, The After Party.
Who directed Fear of a Black Hat?
Fear of a Black Hat (1994) was directed by Rusty Cundieff and stars Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Rusty Cundieff.