
Fear(s) of the Dark
Directed by Lorenzo Mattotti, Marie Caillou, Blutch, Pierre Di Sciullo, Charles Burns, Richard McGuire
Produced by Prima Linéa Productions, Cofinova 3
A fragmented, visually striking anthology of nightmarish vignettes that explores primal fears through experimental black-and-white animation.
Several scary black-and-white animated segments in different styles appeal to our fear(s) of the dark.
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Questions people ask
Is Fear(s) of the Dark scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Does Fear(s) of the Dark end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Fear(s) of the Dark easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Fear(s) of the Dark sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Fear(s) of the Dark violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Fear(s) of the Dark
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fear(s) of the Dark
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fear(s) of the Dark, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fear(s) of the Dark, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fear(s) of the Dark, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































