Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Troy Nixey, running about 99 minutes. “Fear is never just make believe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark stars Katie Holmes as Kim, Guy Pearce as Alex Hirst, Bailee Madison as Sally Hirst and Jack Thompson as Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)?
- In US, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark stars Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, Jack Thompson and Alan Dale.
- When was Don't Be Afraid of the Dark released?
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.