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Fear(s) of the Dark

2007Movie1 h 25 min

AnimationHorror
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes72%58%

A deeply unsettling, tense animated movie about the mind, with standout visual style and cinematography.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Several scary black-and-white animated segments in different styles appeal to our fear(s) of the dark.

Feels like

  • Anthology of Horror
  • Black and White Animation
  • Surreal Nightmares
  • Psychological Dread
  • Stylistic Diversity
  • Uncanny Atmosphere
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Art-House Horror
  • Visually Striking

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Richard McGuire, Charles Burns, Blutch
Written by
Richard McGuire, Charles Burns, Blutch
Produced by
Valérie Schermann, Christophe Jankovic
Music by
Laurent Perez del Mar

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Facts

October 21, 2007 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 21, 2007
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Horror, Mystery
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Cel Shading, And I Must Scream, Beware of Vicious Dog +6

  • Cel Shading
  • And I Must Scream
  • Beware of Vicious Dog
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • Photo Montage
  • Primal Fear
  • Oddball in the Series
  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fear(s) of the Dark?"

Questions about Fear(s) of the Dark

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Where can I stream Fear(s) of the Dark?

AMC+

In the United States, Fear(s) of the Dark streams on AMC+. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Fear(s) of the Dark worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will Fear(s) of the Dark scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Fear(s) of the Dark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 1 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Fear(s) of the Dark in English?

French

No, it was made in French.