Shell of Fear

2024 [ITALIAN]

Thriller

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IMDb Rating 4.9/10 10 33 33

Plot summary

A former terrorist lives locked up at home due to his agoraphobia, but his past suddenly resurfaces from the outside, forcing him to make difficult decisions.

Director

Luca Solina Photo
Luca Solina

Top cast

Leonardo Calderone Photo
Leonardo Calderone as Samuel
Luca di Corrado Photo
Luca di Corrado as Tony
Sara Ruzza Photo
Sara Ruzza as Sonia
Enrica Frola Photo
Enrica Frola as Laura
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832.75 MB
1280*544
Italian 2.0
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 30 min
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1.51 GB
1920*816
Italian 2.0
NR
us  fr  
25 fps
1 hr 30 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Rodrigo_Amaro 6 / 10

Enjoyable even with its countless plot twists and cliches

"Shell of Fear" got me deeply hooked, intrigued and thrilled from the very first few minutes, despite not knowing exactly what the story would be like and how nerve-wrecking it could be. I'll say it was a good watch, mostly entertaining, but it's also easy to understand the lack of appeal it gets with certain aspects, going from the excessive use of plot twists that by today's standards can only impress the less experienced viewers; to some poor editorial choices, intrusive music score, and a B-movie quality that looks cringey at times. The first-timers deliver some nice acting, particularly leading man Leonardo Calderone, who goes into a transformation as the story progresses that it's unbelievably insane and fun to watch.It starts out in a very dramatic and psychological manner, as we follow the tormented Samuel (Calderone), challenged by his therapist (Luca di Corrado) to try to overcome his agoraphobia and take action for things he want in life. Maybe trying a new relationship and not having to depend on two women: one who works as his maid, and the other as a prostitute.But when two mysterious thugs break into his home, threatning him to perform a dangerous job for a certain figure from his past, things begin to take a deadly and frightening turn, and maybe Samuel isn't all that much of a sufferer after all.The progressive turn of events and different genres is very intriguing to watch, with snowballing plot twists that happens way too fast (a lot of people won't find anything so believable, or at times much too sickening and cruel). It's interesting to see Samuel's descent to madness, but the ultimate twists I could've seen it a mile away - it's one of those things any Shyamalan could've done it, difference here is this isn't an horror film. It's a psychological thriller that tries a little too hard in twisting audiences nerves to show that our hero might not be what he appears. For the moments I was being fooled, I was stunned. If you're not too demanding you may have a good time. 6/10.
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