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Plot

Guillermo del Toro presents 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark,' a horror film starring Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison, directed by Troy Nixey. Based on the 1973 telefilm that del Toro believes is the scariest TV production ever made, the story follows Sally (Madison), a young girl who moves to Rhode Island to live with her father (Pearce) and his new girlfriend (Holmes) in the 19th-century mansion they are restoring. While exploring the house, Sally starts to hear voices coming from creatures in the basement whose hidden agenda is to claim her as one of their own. Akin to del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth,' 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' focuses on a young girl's struggle against menacing and terrifying forces.
MPAA Rating:
R for violence and terror.
Genre(s):
Horror,Thriller
Run Time:
100min.
Theatrical Release Date:
08/26/2011
DVD Release Date:
01/03/2012
Distributor(s):
FilmDistrict
Director(s):
Troy Nixey
Starring:
Guy Pearce , Katie Holmes , Bailee Madison , Jack Thompson , Alan Dale
Themes:
Mythical Creatures
Tone:
Atmospheric,Eerie,Goth,Menacing,Ominous,Stylized,Nocturnal
Keywords:
couple,creature,house,monster,basement,daughter,teeth
Country of Origin:
USA (01-21-2011),USA (08-26-2011)
Language:
English