Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Fear is never just make believe.

20101h 39m5.8(1,175 votes)

FantasyHorrorThriller

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.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) is a fantasy, horror, and thriller film directed by Troy Nixey. It stars Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, and Bailee Madison. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 1,175 votes.

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Director

Troy Nixey

Cast

Katie Holmes

Kim

Guy Pearce

Alex Hirst

Bailee Madison

Sally Hirst

Jack Thompson

Harris

Alan Dale

Jacoby

Emelia Burns

Caterer

Nicholas Bell

Psychiatrist

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

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

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark stars Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, and Jack Thompson, and was directed by Troy Nixey.

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

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did Don't Be Afraid of the Dark come out?

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was released in 2010.

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

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a fantasy, horror, and thriller film.

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

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.