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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

1973Movie1 h 14 min

HorrorTV Movie
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic–5.5Rotten Tomatoes75%58%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic–5.5Rotten Tomatoes75%58%

Summary

A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
John Newland
Written by
Nigel McKeand
Produced by
Allen S. Epstein
Music by
Billy Goldenberg

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 1973 · 1 h 14 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 10, 1973
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Hostage for MacGuffin, Bound and Gagged, Creepy Basement +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?"

Questions about Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Don't Be Afraid of the Dark from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Will Don't Be Afraid of the Dark scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Don't Be Afraid of the Dark use?

Hostage for MacGuffinBound and GaggedCreepy BasementDeal with the DevilChekhov's GunAdaptational Nice GuyHistorical HilarityAdaptation Relationship OverhaulGrand Theft MeThe Fair FolkWeakened by the LightCaptain Ersatzand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Hostage for MacGuffin, Bound and Gagged, and Creepy Basement.