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Afraid So

Afraid So

2006
3 min NR USA
6 / 10
7 IMDB

A film about fear and anxiety. 
Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival



Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jay Rosenblatt
Starring
Garrison Keillor

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thoughtful introspective atmospheric unsettling profound nuanced abstract somber compelling resonant vulnerable

Reviews

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Beatrice Holloway
May 5, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly arresting piece of cinema, 'Afraid So' is a profound exploration of the human psyche. Garrison Keillor delivers a performance of remarkable depth, embodying the quiet anxieties that plague us all. The film’s success lies in its…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 5, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'Afraid So'—a film about fear and anxiety—is undeniably intriguing, especially with Garrison Keillor attached. However, the execution proves to be a rather abstract affair. The film leans heavily on atmosphere and mood, which can be…

S
Sophia Chang
May 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Afraid So' presents a cinematic meditation on the universal experience of fear and anxiety. Garrison Keillor’s presence is a significant draw, and he navigates the film’s introspective tone with a quiet intensity. The film’s strength lies in its…

M
Marcus Bellweather
May 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

An official selection at TIFF, 'Afraid So' is a masterclass in understated tension. Garrison Keillor delivers a performance that is both vulnerable and commanding, anchoring the film's exploration of pervasive fear. The directorial approach, subtle yet assured, allows…

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Eleanor Vance
May 5, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Garrison Keillor lends his familiar, measured cadence to 'Afraid So', a film that grapples with the nebulous territory of fear and anxiety. This is not a film that offers easy answers or a straightforward narrative. Instead, it invites…

FAQs

As a film exploring fear and anxiety, 'Afraid So' may deal with mature emotional themes. While the plot is not detailed, the subject matter suggests it could be more suited to adult audiences who appreciate introspective cinema. Those sensitive to explorations of psychological distress might want to approach it with caution. Its festival recognition indicates a serious artistic intent rather than light entertainment.