Don't Be Afraid of the Dark(2010)
“Fear is never just make believe.”
Overview
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.
Director
Troy Nixey
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$37M
Cast
Katie Holmes
as Kim
Guy Pearce
as Alex Hirst
Bailee Madison
as Sally Hirst
Jack Thompson
as Harris
Alan Dale
as Jacoby
Emelia Burns
as Caterer
Nicholas Bell
as Psychiatrist
James Mackay
as Librarian
Eddie Ritchard
as Housekeeper
Bruce Gleeson
as Buggy Driver
Gary McDonald
as Blackwood
Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen
as Airport Cart Driver
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$37M
Production Companies
Miramax • Necropia Entertainment • Gran Via Productions
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What is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark about?▼
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.
Who directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?▼
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was directed by Troy Nixey and released in 2010. It is a fantasy, horror, thriller film.
How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?▼
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?▼
The cast of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark includes Katie Holmes as Kim, Guy Pearce as Alex Hirst, Bailee Madison as Sally Hirst, Jack Thompson as Harris, Alan Dale as Jacoby and more.
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