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Fear of the Dark

2003Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

Horror
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–39%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
K.C. Bascombe
Written by
John Sullivan
Produced by
Lee Faulkner
Music by
Dazmo

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Facts

September 28, 2003 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
September 28, 2003
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Fear of the Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fear of the Dark?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Fear of the Dark from Apple TV Store.

Is Fear of the Dark worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Fear of the Dark okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Fear of the Dark scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Fear of the Dark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.