Don't Be Afraid of the Dark vs Herman
Herman has the higher audience score (6.7/10 against 5.8/10 for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark). Herman is the shorter watch at 1h 23m compared with 1h 39m. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is the older of the two (2010 against 2025). Both are fantasy, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Herman| Don't Be Afraid of the Dark | Herman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 23m |
| Genres | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Troy Nixey | Andrew Vogel |
| Main cast | Guy Pearce, Nicholas Bell, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison, Alan Dale | Lawson Greyson, Colin Ward, Suzann Toni Petrongolo, Soni Theresa Montgomery, Alex James |
Synopsis
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.
Herman
Haunted by a dark force, a mountain recluse confronts late-night visitors who threaten his sanity and awaken his past.
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