Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark scary?

MyCinema has not rated Don't Be Afraid of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and tv movie film.

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19731h 14mHorror / TV Movie

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Name: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Genre: Horror, TV Movie
Released: 1973-10-10
Duration: 74 min

Now you see them, now you don't...now you die.

A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

TMDB audience score

Based on 105 votes

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Availability in the US

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 14m

At 1h 14m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · TV Movie

TMDB files it under horror and tv movie.

US availability

2 to rent · 2 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 105 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark tonight

It is a short one: 1h 14m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 2 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 105 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark scary?: MyCinema has not rated Don't Be Afraid of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and tv movie film.
Where can I watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in the US?: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.