
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Fear is never just make believe.
Directed by Troy Nixey
Produced by Miramax, Necropia Entertainment
A dark creature-horror film centered on a vulnerable child's psychological and supernatural terror in an old house, blending family dysfunction with supernatural dread.
A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.
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Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Don't Be Afraid of the Dark end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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