Afraid of the Dark
1992, English. Directed by Mark Peploe.
You can't escape what you can't see.
A little boy, obsessed with blindness and violence, slowly gets trapped in his own delusions.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 22 January 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Frederick Seidel, Mark Peploe
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Afraid of the Dark: quick answers
Is Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
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How long is Afraid of the Dark?
Afraid of the Dark runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Afraid of the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Afraid of the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Afraid of the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Afraid of the Dark is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Afraid of the Dark on?
Afraid of the Dark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Afraid of the Dark?
If you liked Afraid of the Dark, try Before I Wake, Savaged, The Return.
Who directed Afraid of the Dark?
Afraid of the Dark (1992) was directed by Mark Peploe and stars Ben Keyworth, James Fox, Fanny Ardant.