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Dirty Fears (2020): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Dirty Fears is a 2020 horror film directed by Carlo Fusco, starring Eric Roberts as Eric, Michael Madsen and Melina Arena. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and was made on a reported $400,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 36/100. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Echo Score
36
budget
$400K
Dirty Fears (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Carlo Fusco
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$400K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dirty Fears About?

The premise of Dirty Fears without spoilers.

After an escaped mental patient takes possession and care of a mysterious mountain motel, what was once a place for rest and relaxation becomes a place of nightmares.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Dirty Fears

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Dirty Fears Cast & Characters

Eric Roberts leads the cast as Eric, with Michael Madsen as Michael and Melina Arena as Melina. Directed by Carlo Fusco; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Dirty Fears Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in character & emotion (45) and weakest in sensory experience (30).

36 /100

Dirty Fears Echo Score Breakdown

The film elicited predominantly critical responses, with many reviewers denouncing its incoherent narrative, amateurish production values, and overall lack of engagement. A minority highlighted the director’s handling of a bleak premise and occasional strong performances, yet these praises were outweighed by remarks on poor pacing and technical flaws. Consequently, the movie is viewed as uneven and largely unsatisfying, limiting its appeal to a narrow audience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    In terms of direction and visual craft, reviewers repeatedly noted the film’s low‑budget aesthetic, unrefined cinematography, and lack of cohesive design, describing it as amateurish and poorly executed. A lone positive comment praised the director’s ability to render the grim scenario convincingly. Overall, the artistic execution is judged substandard.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When evaluating acting and character depth, opinions diverge sharply. Several users slammed the performances of Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts as flat and miscast, while others commended the cast for delivering human, grounded portrayals and occasional improvisational energy. The net impression indicates uneven talent, with a few noteworthy moments amid generally weak characterization.

  • Story & Flow 30

    Regarding plot and narrative flow, criticism dominates, with many calling the story incoherent, lacking linear progression, and riddled with unexplained jumps. Positive remarks describe the premise as intriguing and psychologically interesting, yet acknowledge script holes and limited engagement. Overall, the storytelling is perceived as fragmented and insufficiently compelling.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    The sensory experience, including sound design and visual style, received little positive attention. Reviewers referenced cheap production, minimalistic effects, and an overall lack of atmospheric depth, suggesting a bland auditory and visual presentation. No substantial commendation emerged, leading to a conclusion that the sensory components are underdeveloped.

  • Rewatch Factor 38

    Rewatch potential is generally viewed as low, with multiple users labeling the film a waste of time and unlikely to merit repeat viewings. A few comments note occasional intrigue or unique psychological angles that might attract niche audiences, yet overall the lack of coherent storytelling and technical flaws diminish lasting appeal.

Videos

Dirty Fears Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dirty Fears.

Film DIRTY FEARS - teaser
Details

Dirty Fears Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Отель психопатов” and “Брудні страхи”.

Also known as
  • Отель психопатов
  • Брудні страхи

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FAQ

Dirty Fears FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, budget and post-credit scenes of Dirty Fears, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dirty Fears?

Dirty Fears runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Dirty Fears released?

Dirty Fears was released on September 10, 2020.

Who directed Dirty Fears?

Dirty Fears was directed by Carlo Fusco.

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Who is in the cast of Dirty Fears?

Dirty Fears stars Eric Roberts as Eric, Michael Madsen as Michael and Melina Arena as Melina, among 8 credited actors.

Where can I watch Dirty Fears?

In the US, Dirty Fears is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

What was the budget of Dirty Fears?

Dirty Fears had a reported budget of $400,000.

Does Dirty Fears have a post-credit scene?

No. Dirty Fears has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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