Fear of going out at night is a dramatic comedy, premiered in March 1980, directed by the Basque director Eloy of the Church. Interpreted in his main roles by José Sacristán and Antonio Ferrandis, in his cast are notable actors of Spanish cinema such as Tina Sainz, Florinda Chico or Mari Carmen Prendes. The script, written by Roberto Bodegas and José María Palacio with contributions from the director, satirizes in a comedy tone the fear of citizen insecurity that, at that time, encouraged the nostalgics of Francoism.