A Fantastic Fear of Everything

A Fantastic Fear of Everything

Year: 2014

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Directors: Chris Hopewell, Crispian Mills

Comedy

A reclusive author’s obsession with Victorian serial killers leads him to believe he is destined to be their next victim. As his career falters, a push from his agent and a Hollywood executive offers a chance at revival, but his anxieties escalate. The film humorously explores his darkest fears, revealing eccentricities in his personal life and obsessive habits, all in a chaotic search for sanity and a way to reclaim his life.

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1

Jack's Marriage Collapse

Jack B. Nife, a children's author, starts to spiral after the breakdown of his marriage. This emotional turmoil leads him to obsessively fixate on serial killers, particularly those who operated in the Victorian era.

2

Obsession with Serial Killers

As Jack immerses himself in writing *Decades of Death*, his paranoia grows. He becomes increasingly convinced that he is being watched and hunted, with the **Hanoi Handshake Killer** being the source of his terror.

3

Meeting with Harvey Humphries

Clare Higgins, Jack's agent, bursts into his life with news that **Harvey Humphries**, the head of BBC scripts, wants to meet him. With rising dread, Jack prepares for this crucial meeting, believing Humphries may embody pure evil.

Just before the meeting
4

The Oven Laundry Technique

In an attempt to present himself well for the meeting with Humphries, Jack resorts to stuffing his clothes into the oven. This bizarre method backfires when he accidentally super-glues a carving knife to his hand, intensifying his anxiety.

5

Visiting the Laundrette

With his meeting approaching and his appearance in tatters, Jack heads to the laundrette to salvage his outfit. The stress escalates as he struggles with the washing machines and forgets essential laundry items like detergent.

Laundrette
6

Encounter with the Young Woman

At the laundrette, Jack becomes increasingly flustered, particularly when a striking young woman enters. In a state of panic, he rushes to escape, pulling his damp clothes from the dryer without realizing the knife is still attached to his hand.

Laundrette
7

Chaos at the Laundrette

Jack's frantic attempts to leave the laundrette lead to chaos among other patrons. His anxiety peaks, culminating in a moment where he feels trapped in the laundrette, dreading the influence of his looming fears more than anything else.

Laundrette
8

Confrontation with Perkins

After briefly witnessing a police van leave, Jack's curiosity about a previously locked door compels him to investigate. He inadvertently stumbles upon a hidden hatch, leading to an encounter where he is knocked unconscious by Perkins.

Laundrette
9

Trapped in the Basement

When Jack regains consciousness, he finds himself bound alongside Sangeet in the dark basement of the laundrette. Panic ensues as they realize they are in a deadly situation with the ominous presence of Perkins looming above them.

Laundrette basement
10

Revelation of the Hanoi Handshake Killer

As the tense situation escalates, they discover that Perkins is indeed the **Hanoi Handshake Killer**. Driven by resentment towards Vietnamese immigrants, he reveals his twisted rationale for the brutal acts he committed.

Laundrette basement
11

Childhood Memories Surface

In the basement, Jack confides in Sangeet about haunting memories tied to the laundrette from his childhood. Their bond deepens as they navigate the terror of their circumstances, contemplating dinner plans if they manage to escape.

Laundrette basement
12

Tension Peaks with Perkins

A standoff develops as Perkins shares a disturbing story from his past, attempting to assert dominance. The contrasting intensity of Jack’s life experiences creates a charged atmosphere, revealing layers of motivation on both sides.

Laundrette basement
13

Jack's Improv Storytelling

In a desperate bid to distract Perkins, Sangeet urges Jack to spin an improvised tale. As he weaves his narrative, Perkins becomes captivated, creating a shift in the power dynamics between captor and captive.

Laundrette basement
14

Escape and Transformation

Just as the tension reaches a breaking point, Jack and Sangeet manage to escape their grim fate. Months later, Jack has transformed into a dedicated storyteller, using his harrowing experiences to connect with children through his tales.

Several months later
15

Closing Farewell

At a gathering celebrating his new path, Jack shares a tender farewell with Sangeet and friends. Their journey from terror to hope concludes as they slip into a taxi, symbolizing a new beginning and the healing power of storytelling.

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