Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
“Fear is never just make believe.”
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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Where is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | CosmoGo |
| Germany | Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a 2010 English-language fantasy, horror and thriller film directed by Troy Nixey. The cast is led by Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was produced by Miramax, Necropia Entertainment, and Gran Via Productions and made in Australia and Mexico. It was released on November 6, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- Troy Nixey
- Writers
- Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
- Release date
- November 6, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, Mexico
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- Miramax, Necropia Entertainment, Gran Via Productions
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark cast & crew
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was directed by Troy Nixey and written by Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robbins.
The cast features Katie Holmes as Kim, Guy Pearce as Alex Hirst, Bailee Madison as Sally Hirst, Jack Thompson as Harris, Alan Dale as Jacoby, and Emelia Burns as Caterer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Tom Williams and William Horberg.
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 1,138 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, horror, and thriller, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Katie Holmes
Kim
Guy Pearce
Alex Hirst
Bailee Madison
Sally Hirst
Jack Thompson
Harris
Alan Dale
Jacoby
Emelia Burns
Caterer
Nicholas Bell
Psychiatrist
James Mackay
Librarian
Eddie Ritchard
Housekeeper
Bruce Gleeson
Buggy Driver
Gary McDonald
Blackwood
Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen
Airport Cart Driver
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in United States?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark rated?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 1,138 ratings.
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