Fear of Rain

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Fear of Rain

PG-13

Released Feb 12, 2021

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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For teenager Rain Burroughs (Madison Iseman), a diagnosis with schizophrenia means that every day is a struggle as she tries to figure out which of the disturbing images, harrowing voices, and traumatic feelings she experiences are real and which are all in her mind. But when Rain insists against her parents' (Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick, Jr.) advice that the shadows and cries from her neighbor's attic are hiding a dark secret, she enlists help from Caleb (Israel Broussard), the charmingly awkward new boy at school -- who himself may not be real. Written and directed by Castille Landon (After We Fell, After Ever Happy), Fear of Rain is a terrifying thriller that takes you inside Rain's mind as she confronts the frightening hallucinations of her imagination to determine whether there is real horror hiding right next door.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

There are a couple of ludicrous twists at the end that make it very watchable.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 20, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Middling at best in terms of suspense mechanics, and not the most perceptive treatment of mental illness you'll ever see, this nonetheless compels interest as a well-acted drama-cum-mystery...

Feb 12, 2021

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

This is ultimately a nuanced character study, awkwardly wedged into a run-of-the-mill genre picture.

Feb 12, 2021

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Rain’s life as an ordinary teenager with mental illness is not really teased out. It could have been an indie film that did not exploit mental health struggles to attract audiences interested in horror, or it could completely embrace the exploitation

Jun 10, 2024

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Fear of Rain takes the fun trope of having an unreliable narrator and a seemingly interesting plot, yet unfortunately turns it into a bland mystery-drama that once again uses mental illness as an excuse for horror.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Paul Lê

Nightmare on Film Street

The thriller elements seem wedged in when it’s convenient, but in the grand scheme, the need for strong character work exceeds scares.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 23, 2023

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Gina

It was okay .. you have to pay attention . It can get confusing .. seems a little slow but picks up ..

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/21

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Aluna U

This psychological thriller offers a gripping portrayal of schizophrenia, immersing viewers in the chaotic mind of Rain, who struggles to distinguish between reality and illusion. With strong performances—especially by Madison Iseman—atmospheric visuals, and a suspenseful plot filled with unexpected twists, the film keeps audiences engaged. However, underdeveloped character backstories and unresolved details, particularly regarding key figures like McConnell and Caleb, leave logical gaps that slightly weaken the overall narrative, though it remains a compelling watch. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Emily A.

Weird. Mind twisting

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Peter F

It was a little better than a Lifetime movie, with a limited budget, and a couple silly dialogue moments. But enough suspense and plot twists to make it worth the watch for free.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Roos S

I really enjoyed this movie. Some reviews stated the lack of focus of the movie, with the kidnapping, mental illness, grief, etc., but I actually considered that as part of the story. The main point of the story is the difficulty of the main character in distinguishing reality from hallucination and navigating that reality successfully. Even in reality, things will occur that do not make sense to us and which we cannot phantom. The lead actress did a brilliant job of depicting the struggle of navigating reality with the added struggles of mental illness.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/23

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Roger L

Interesting story with a 'happy ending'. Actors ok.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/05/23

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Synopsis

For teenager Rain Burroughs (Madison Iseman), a diagnosis with schizophrenia means that every day is a struggle as she tries to figure out which of the disturbing images, harrowing voices, and traumatic feelings she experiences are real and which are all in her mind. But when Rain insists against her parents' (Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick, Jr.) advice that the shadows and cries from her neighbor's attic are hiding a dark secret, she enlists help from Caleb (Israel Broussard), the charmingly awkward new boy at school -- who himself may not be real. Written and directed by Castille Landon (After We Fell, After Ever Happy), Fear of Rain is a terrifying thriller that takes you inside Rain's mind as she confronts the frightening hallucinations of her imagination to determine whether there is real horror hiding right next door.

Director: Castille Landon
Producer: Dori A. Rath, Joseph Restaino, Robert Molloy, Joe Riley
Screenwriter: Castille Landon
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Buzzfeed, Voltage Pictures, Hungry Bull Productions, Gem Entertainment, Yellow Eyes Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Content|Disturbing Images|Some Strong Language|Violence/Terror)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 12, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2021
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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