Definition of Fear

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Definition of Fear
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Directed byJames Simpson
Written byJames Simpson
Produced by Christopher Branch
James Simpson
Barry Cook
Leighton Lloyd
Robert Menzies
Starring Jacqueline Fernandez
Katherine Barrell
Mercedes Papalia
Blythe Hubbard
Production
company
DoF Film Limited
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • 5 December 2015 (2015-12-05)(Delhi International Film Festival)
  • 31 January 2018 (2018-01-31)(DVD)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Definition of Fear is a 2015 British horror thriller film written and directed by British filmmaker James Simpson, starring Jacqueline Fernandez. [1] [2] [3] [4] The film premiered at the 4th Delhi International Film Festival in December 2015. [5] The film was released on DVD on 30 January 2018. [6] The film is set for an August 2018 release date in India. A first look trailer is released online. [7]

Contents

Plot

Four girls spend the weekend at a holiday cabin overlooking a beautiful lake, hoping for a peaceful and fun getaway. They quickly learn that all is not how it seems, and that they are not alone.

Cast

Production

Filming

Filming began on 10 October 2014, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [8]

Release

The film has been shown in many film festivals including its premier in Delhi international film festival. The film was scheduled to release in India in the month of August 2018. [9]

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