What genre is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is categorised as Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.

Who stars in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Guy Pearce, Nicholas Bell, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison, Alan Dale appear in the main cast.

Who directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Troy Nixey directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.

How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).

Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)

Name: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2010
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Guy Pearce, Nicholas Bell, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison, Alan Dale

Movie 1h 39m ★ 5.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind

Fantasy Horror Thriller

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Dating from 2010, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark sits in the fantasy, horror and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Troy Nixey. The cast includes Guy Pearce, Nicholas Bell and Katie Holmes. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.

63Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

What genre is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is categorised as Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Guy Pearce, Nicholas Bell, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison, Alan Dale appear in the main cast.
Who directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Troy Nixey directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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