Afraid of the Dark (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, Afraid of the Dark is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Mark Peploe, running about 91 minutes. “You can't escape what you can't see.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A little boy, obsessed with blindness and violence, slowly gets trapped in his own delusions.
Who’s in it. Afraid of the Dark stars Ben Keyworth as Lucas, James Fox as Frank, Fanny Ardant as Miriam and Clare Holman as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Afraid of the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afraid of the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afraid of the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afraid of the Dark (1991)?
- In US, Afraid of the Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
- Afraid of the Dark holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afraid of the Dark?
- Afraid of the Dark stars Ben Keyworth, James Fox, Fanny Ardant, Clare Holman and David Thewlis.
- When was Afraid of the Dark released?
- Afraid of the Dark was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.