Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
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.
Release Year
2010
Runtime
99 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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