Fear of the Dark (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2003, Fear of the Dark is a horror film directed by K.C. Bascombe, running about 86 minutes. “Whatever Happens, Don't Close Your Eyes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
Who’s in it. Fear of the Dark stars Kevin Zegers as Dale Billings, Rachel Skarsten as Heather Fontaine, Charles Edwin Powell as Eric Billings and Linda Purl as Sandy Bilings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Fear of the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear of the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear of the Dark tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear of the Dark (2003)?
- In US, Fear of the Dark is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear of the Dark worth watching?
- Fear of the Dark holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear of the Dark?
- Fear of the Dark stars Kevin Zegers, Rachel Skarsten, Charles Edwin Powell, Linda Purl and Jesse James.
- When was Fear of the Dark released?
- Fear of the Dark was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.