Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Nan
1h 39m
2010
5.803 /10 (1,093)

Fear is never just make believe.

Overview

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.

Country : Australia, Mexico, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2010-11-06

Top Billed Cast

Katie Holmes

Kim

Guy Pearce

Alex Hirst

Bailee Madison

Sally Hirst

Jack Thompson

Harris

Alan Dale

Jacoby

Emelia Burns

Caterer

Nicholas Bell

Psychiatrist

James Mackay

Librarian

Eddie Ritchard

Housekeeper

Bruce Gleeson

Buggy Driver

Gary McDonald

Blackwood

Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen

Airport Cart Driver

Julia Blake

Mrs. Underhill

Trudy Hellier

Evelyn Jacoby

Terry Kenwrick

Bill

Grant Piro

Creature (voice)

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