Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
2010, English. Directed by Troy Nixey.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 November 2010
- Country
- Australia, Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $37M
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What Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is based on
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is based on Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a 1973 television film.
Television film · 1973
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: quick answers
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,192 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Don't Be Afraid of the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark on?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?
If you liked Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, try Alligator, Dark Light, Slapface.
Who directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) was directed by Troy Nixey and stars Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison.
What is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark based on?
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is based on Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a 1973 television film.