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 fantasy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

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 Amazon Video, 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 39 minutes (99 minutes).

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

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20101h 39mFantasy / Horror / Thriller

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Name: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2010-11-06
Duration: 99 min

Fear is never just make believe.

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.

TMDB audience score

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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

Standard length · 1h 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Fantasy · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under fantasy, horror, and thriller.

US availability

3 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 1,179 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

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It can be rented tonight from 3 US stores.
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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 fantasy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
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 Amazon Video, 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 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Is Don't Be Afraid of the Dark suitable for kids?: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.