Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Miramax Films | Release Date: August 26, 2011
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Nick5414Oct 13, 2011
creepy and atmospheric
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carlosmacheteAug 26, 2011
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is not the typical horror film ,the participation of Guillermo del Toro gives a certain atmosphere of mystery and magic at the same time, the successful performances of Bailee Madison Guy Pearce and give a touchDon't Be Afraid of the Dark is not the typical horror film ,the participation of Guillermo del Toro gives a certain atmosphere of mystery and magic at the same time, the successful performances of Bailee Madison Guy Pearce and give a touch of drama that requires.
At first very slowly and without emotion, then get the creeps with the creatures, of which there is always a mystery until the final enormous advances.
the movie is scary, mystery and magic, with great performances from Guy Pearce and bailee, nothing more 7 / 10… Expand
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Bangkit20Nov 21, 2011
It's not a "good" movie. But I was thrilled and scream when I and my sister watch this movie.. I love the ending of this movie but sure predictable. And the actors performance are average.
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Khunter4382Jan 5, 2012
An effective, spooky horror film that does some pretty great things. The performances are all good, and the creatures are reasonably terrifying, without being too grotesque. Though this film is predictable at times, it succeeds in inducing aAn effective, spooky horror film that does some pretty great things. The performances are all good, and the creatures are reasonably terrifying, without being too grotesque. Though this film is predictable at times, it succeeds in inducing a couple shivers down the spine. It hearkens back to two classic 80s horror films: "The Gate" and "Cat's Eye", and those horrified me as a child. I suspect this film will do the same for the current generation's younger viewers.… Expand
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Knicksfan7Sep 4, 2011
Im a very big Guillermo Del Toro fan, from Hellboy to Blade 2 to Pans Labyrinth, and i dont believe he was the director but he was the producer and screenwriter and i knew that if he was a part of this film it has to be awesome and it was.Im a very big Guillermo Del Toro fan, from Hellboy to Blade 2 to Pans Labyrinth, and i dont believe he was the director but he was the producer and screenwriter and i knew that if he was a part of this film it has to be awesome and it was. The movie started off with a good opening scene but then it got pretty slow for the next 20-30 minutes but after that it was great. Quite a few frightening on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments and a few jumps here and their and it turned into a good scary flick. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Very good and shocking ending. Looking for a good scary movie? Or a big Del Toro fan like myself? Then go see this movie, you won't be disappointed 7.5/10… Expand
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cabritaAug 29, 2011
This movie will not make you afraid of the dark but you will instead be attached into the life of a young girl and the new problems she faces in reality and in fantasy.
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jrouth22Sep 4, 2011
If it wasn't for Madison's attention-grabbing performance, I would have walked out of the theater and demanded my money back. The mix of strongly-undeveloped characters and a handful of haunted-house-flick cliches will leave you questioningIf it wasn't for Madison's attention-grabbing performance, I would have walked out of the theater and demanded my money back. The mix of strongly-undeveloped characters and a handful of haunted-house-flick cliches will leave you questioning Toro's "genius." I didn't see his "genius" here...just a bunch of garden gnomes.… Expand
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StonecutterFeb 3, 2012
Great movie! It was fun to watch. It wasn't real scary but a lot of fun to watch. I love those little guys killing and running around. Its a movie that i can watch over and over . They should make a part two and have those little guys killingGreat movie! It was fun to watch. It wasn't real scary but a lot of fun to watch. I love those little guys killing and running around. Its a movie that i can watch over and over . They should make a part two and have those little guys killing more people.… Expand
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ILHMFeb 3, 2013
Young Sally comes to live with her father in a beautiful old estate that he and his new girlfriend have been renovating to resell. Sad and lonely, Sally takes to wandering throughout the house, when she begins to hear whispers calling her toYoung Sally comes to live with her father in a beautiful old estate that he and his new girlfriend have been renovating to resell. Sad and lonely, Sally takes to wandering throughout the house, when she begins to hear whispers calling her to come play. After discovering a hidden doorway that leads her down into a long-forgotten basement, Sally learns of an ancient race of faeries that live deep beneath her new home, but once she releases from their rusty tomb, the creatures terrorize Sally and her family as soon as the lights go out in the house!

DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK stands as one of the best Gothic fairy tales since PAN'S LABYRINTH, which shouldn't come as a surprise considering Guillermo del Toro's involvement in the screenplay. Director Troy Nixey has modeled the look of the film after traditional haunted house pictures like THE INNOCENTS, while adding a group of mean-spirited little imps that live off of the blood of children. Their whispers in the dark that beckon Sally to join them are quite chilling, but Nixey takes great care in keeping his creatures hidden until just the right moment... Del Toro's script draws from classic storytelling elements and childhood fears that any viewer can relate to. Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce are each good in their respective roles, but it is Bailee Madison that steals the show as young Sally. Her excitement and terror are heartfelt and real, heightening the emotional impact of the film.

The only room left for improvement for newcoming director Troy Nixey lies in subtlety. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK is built on a rising terror, but Nixey also includes a few gratuitous moments of gore that the film could do without. They immediately shift the mood from creepy to shocking, which goes against the carefully-crafted suspense that he has developed. Several unnecessary shots use sweeping camera movements and conspicuous computerization to take us through long corridors and into the ventilation ducts where simple dissolves would have been much more effective.

Minor complaints aside, DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK is an excellent entry into the Modern Gothic revival that may even top the 1973 original. Beautifully shot and surprisingly scary, it is a must-see for all Horror fans! -Carl Manes
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CherryxldNov 23, 2014
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark es un film del género de terror que no se concentra tanto de dar sustos y hacer que la gente le de un poco de alterego, si no que se concentra en brindar una historia interesante y hábil que da un poco deDon't Be Afraid of the Dark es un film del género de terror que no se concentra tanto de dar sustos y hacer que la gente le de un poco de alterego, si no que se concentra en brindar una historia interesante y hábil que da un poco de escalofrío, en especial a los niños.

La forma en que desarrolla la trama es de una manera un tanto siniestra y hábil en donde el director Guillermo del Toro hace que el público le de preocupación en las situaciones que se presentan en la película, y eso se hace una manera bien lograda., en general, una buena película.… Expand
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audreythomas25Feb 16, 2016
If the scares aren't all quite as effective as the rest of the film, then there's still plenty to tickle the nerves of a less jaded horror fan.

Watch it here for freeIf the scares aren't all quite as effective as the rest of the film, then there's still plenty to tickle the nerves of a less jaded horror fan.

Watch it here for free http://www.watchfree.to/watch-1eaab9-Dont-Be-Afraid-of-the-Dark-movie-online-free-putlocker.html… Expand
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