Movie

State of Fear

2026 · 103 min

A tense, gritty urban thriller that keeps you on edge as a woman navigates a violent city to save her niece.

Overview: As São Paulo erupts in an unprecedented wave of violence, a lawyer with underworld ties must strike a deal with the police to rescue her kidnapped niece.
How it feels: Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, family, corruption, survival
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
family
corruption
survival
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild