Dont Be Afraid of the Dark

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  • 2011


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2.0
Absent any qualities beyond the surface, like the history and politics that trouble Del Toros best films, Dont Be Afraid Of The Dark is little better .. Av Club
2.0
And though Nixey carries it across with some style, some intensity, and some graphic imagination, the whole isnt quite the sum of its somes. Av Club
4.4
When children are endangered in horror movies, its no fun if they just scream and run away. Rogerebert
3.0
The bulk of the movie generates a serious amount of suspense and dread, in anticipation of the terrors that might or might not come. Common Sense Media
2.5
Guillermo del Toros Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is as murky and ill conceived as its multitude of dimly lit corners, We Got This Covered
4.5
But, frankly, if thats your debut films worst problem, youre doing something very, very right. Austin Chronicle
3.0
A long cherished project for co writer and co producer Guillermo del Toro, this re working of the 1973 TV movie that terrified a whole generation of A .. Time Out
1.9
Pity that the mythology of their existence is also as arbitrary as the storys lazy, asinine plotting.So banal in its conventionally arty moodiness, Do ..
2.5
In case you still wondering where all that fear factor is, and what really works in this dark, horror movie, its the very title: Dont be afraid of the .. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Nixey doesnt throw in too many jump scares, doesnt rely on gore, and he deserves credit for both. Collider
3.5
Everything from jaw dropping J horror to Britains resurrected Hammer Films have made Hollywood scares seem deadly dull by comparison.
3.7
Guillermo del Toro has made it his duty to reintroduce the modern film audience to vintage horror. Paste Magazine
3.8
Occasional visitors into the haunted house fray may want to peek their head in, if only to see how quickly they peek out. E Film Critic
4.0
While the end result is not exactly a masterpiece by most standards, it is still an agreeably creepy affair that outdoes the original in nearly every .. E Film Critic
4.0
The muted photography, which already looks as if its been blown up for a drive in screen, joins together with the loud bass violin score to produce so .. E Film Critic
2.5
This is where the creaky narrative with all its missing pieces really gums things up.
3.0
It wont traumatise a generation, but it certainly delivers the shivers.
3.0
No one understands better than del Toro that the gravest horrors arent imagined by children, but created by adults. Ny Daily News
2.5
This opening is creepy, imaginatively shot and exciting, and promised that this would be a truly spooky horror ride. JoBlo
3.8
Dont get me wrong, this is still a seriously entertaining horror movie, one that will please newcomers as well as fans of the original oddity. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Night Comes On director talks about shooting in Philly, and falling in love with the city.Night Comes On director talks about shooting in Philly, and .. Philly
2.5
Dental professionals may be the only folks to get a kick out of this gothic horror number a mostly unrewarding remake of a much revered 1973 TV movie. Philly
3.0
Has a certain hokey, old fashioned charm but otherwise proves pretty bland in todays horror climate. One Guys Opinion
1.5
If the grand finale isnt as resonantly scary as the originals, maybe thats just because, try though we might, were no longer impressionable kids. Village Voice
2.0
The tale is intelligent enough, with some Jungian psychological motifs thrown into the blender, but the pic is never warm enough for us to fully care .. Sover
3.8
Dont Be Afraid of the Dark has a slow, deliberate pace which may annoy viewers weaned on the faster, more brutal genre standouts of the slasher genera .. ReelViews
3.0
Introverted Sally Hurst has just moved in with her father Alex and his girlfriend Kim when she realizes that their sprawling estate holds its fair sha .. Blu Ray
4.0
The remake plays like a shallower, more cliched variation on his masterpiece, Pans Labyrinth, but its mix of gory effects and deliciously old fashione .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Then Dont Be Afraid of the Dark reverts back to its tired scare game of cheap startles and cheaper contrivances (Knowing full well whats happening, th .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
But as is, its hard to care about the one dimensional adults involved. Usa Today
2.0
It is exactly the kind of story that preys on the primal fears of children, if not adults. Lariat
2.0
But Nixey does an admirable job maintaining an ominous tone, and young Bailee Madison gives a natural, unaffected central performance. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
Troy Nixeys direction is pedestrian, and the storys resolution is a guaranteed eye roller. News Review
2.5
Like some filmmakers have thankfully discovered in the past, most anyones imagination is far more powerful than what any special effects team can manu .. Screen It
3.0
The film is awkwardly pitched between dark fairytale what monsters lurk under the bed and a more adult variation on the diabolic possession of a house .. Independent
2.5
With the great Guillermo del Toro as producer and co writer, this haunted house thriller at least makes a claim on artistry. Rolling Stone
4.0
In other words, this is masterful screenwriting, and Nixey directs the film with a sure hand. Shadows On The Wall
5.0
Weve sung it every February ever since Black History Month was a thing, and every December since Kwanzaa was a thing. Pop Matters
3.5
But if youre a fan of Guillermo del Toros baroque brand of horror theres a disturbing mural here that would fit perfectly into almost any of the Mexic .. The Wrap
3.0
Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is worth seeing thanks to strong performances and some impressive effects work but its disappointing script ensures that it .. View London
3.8
Nor is the climax completely satisfying, given Sallys relative passivity. New York Post
2.5
In all, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is a polished piece of formula filmmaking, and will partially satisfy those in need of simple, old fashioned chills .. Film Journal International ..
1.9
The primary dramatic arc is watching the neglected tweener and sympathetic sister figure find common ground. Boston
3.0
This one comes from the febrile imagination of the Mexican horror king Guillermo del Toro, who loved the original as a kid. Smh
3.5
It can be argued that nothing exactly surprising happens, but what does happen is finely crafted. Mountain X
2.8
Shining a light on the monsters of this movie literally sends them running; unfortunately, the filmmakers also banish the films scares with too much i .. Npr
2.5
As a horror film should be, its gruesome, tension filled and you cant tear your eyes from the screen. Star Tribune
3.0
She also expects self improvement via college education Jon (and we) know that people dont change overnight. Emanuellevy
2.0
Its watchable enough and elegantly staged, but its an Amityville Horror with delusions of grandeur. Guardian
3.0
These creatures are brought to life in a distinctive Del Toro manner, and it is possible to see Dont Be Afraid of the Dark as a B side to Pans Labyrin .. Guardian
3.5
The films fine performances plus its wonderful gothic look and frightening tiny creatures add to the quality of this big screen adaptation of Nigel Mc .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Sometimes the human imagination is more powerful than anything that CGI can conjure. Q Network
3.0
Its an old fashioned horror film that starts off as a scary mix of haunted house movie, creature feature and psychological horror with a dash of Pans .. Daily Mail
2.0
This film (based on a 1973 telemovie) sticks to these genre conventions; genre conventions are good, but we dont want the conventions to slip into cli ..
3.5
Theyre inevitable after experiencing the primal horror of this remake of the 1973 telefilm, a haunted house tale starring then young Kim Darby. Susang Ranger
1.9
After announcing he was no longer directing The Hobbit, Mr. Del Toro sustained a blow to his post Pans Labyrinth armor, and this washout brings him on .. Observer
4.0
This is rarely the case, so this movie stands out as one of the most satisfying scary movies of recent past. Movies
2.5
Theres a good horror film to be gotten, again, out of that material.But this ones fairly good at best. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Its also notable that this is a rare horror film where, at least for the most part, the characters actions and decisions are relatively reasonable, wh .. Bullz-Eye
3.0
Its a great setting for what could have been a very contained fright fest but the movie is devoid of any real scares. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Every time those little creatures skitter across the screen, though, its a reminder of how much more powerful and effective the imaginations of the or .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is a nuanced horror movie modulated to incur just the right quality of nightmare. Coles Mithey
3.8
Next to Attack the Block, this beautifully realized bit of H.P. Lovecraft like nastiness might just be the most fun Ive had sitting in a theatre this .. Movie Freak
2.8
The fairy tale aspect is not well crafted enough to make for an engaging fantasy and the suspense is not scary enough to be truly thrilling.
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.8
Just dont blame me if, afterward, you cant take its titular advice to heart. Nj
2.5
Del Toro and his cohorts are fine craftsmen and deft practitioners of the art of CGI, but this time, they needed to put a little more substantive fles .. Movie Habit
3.1
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.1
Theres a serious disconnect between the highfalutin atmospherics and the nitty gritty sloppiness of the premise. Film School Rejects
3.0
The Hitchcockian title sequence doesnt quite fit, however, and the pacing fumbles midway.
3.0
Nonetheless, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark still packs some great scares, affecting performances and excellent special effects. Cine Vue
3.0
Overall, the film is solidly creepy fun with occasional moments of frightening brilliance. Cine Vue
2.0
Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe See our privacy notice Thank you for subscribing!.Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Em .. Mirror
3.8
Little kids make good protagonists in old fashioned horror stories because theyre more open to supernatural ideas than grown ups. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
That creaking sound during Dont Be Afraid of the Dark isnt a door opening ghostly; its the groaning cliche of a haunted house and stupid people who do .. Tamp A Bay
3.1
Yet even if Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is pretty dumb when you think about it, when youre scared youre not always thinking straight. Red Eye Chicago
3.1
Its quite a bang of a start, and expertly matches the dour yet fun tone that follows. Dustin Put Man
3.8
If Gollum and the Tooth Fairy got together and spawned a horde of younguns, they might resemble the terrible little creatures here... Larsen On Film
2.5
But while Labyrinth managed an intelligent and layered picture not just of fantasy and thrill but also social and human commentary, Dark is mostly jus .. Christianity Today
4.0
Indeed, it seduces you into thinking you can outsmart the film and then zaps you when you least expect it.Now thats fun. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
It pushes the audiences emotional buttons in visceral ways that craftily heighten the supernatural embellishments. Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
Its got some good performances, stylish set design and piecemeal treats, but they never add up to a cumulative chill. Honestly, the most horrifying th .. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Its as creepy as it needs to be, and not even remotely as creepy as its asinine R rating would indicate, and its pretty shallow beyond that. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
This old school monster movie from producer Guillermo del Toro is well shot and well acted, but its creatures, like its title, are frightfully innocuo .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
With his first feature film, director Troy Nixey constructs a flawed yet effective thriller that will please the old school horror/thriller crowd far ..
3.8
Besides a cast of computer generated critters, Bailee Madison is both convincing and determined enough to play victim and potential survivor, even to .. Movie Crypt
2.5
There are Gothic elements that work, but the story simply isnt strong enough to support a remake and lackluster direction fails to iron out the flaws .. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Overall, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is an excellent blend of sheer terror and frightening fun. Shockya
3.0
The notion that cliches become cliches because they work every time is writ large in Dont Be Afraid of the Dark, a film that does everything right but .. Sbs
2.5
Its all very good looking and you dont need gore to sell a good horror flick, but you do need something in its place, like suspense. What Culture
3.8
Its not the best film del Toro has been associated with, but it is still a blast for horror fans. Mercury News
3.1
Despite a handful of hiccups and a smattering of cliches, it does exactly what it sets out to do: It ratchets up the tension, then sustains it for an .. No La
3.1
While it may not be as scary for adults, I cant imagine what it will be like for younger viewers. Scene Stealers
3.5
Dont Be Afraid Of The Dark will remind viewers to tuck their feet in at night but is unlikely to terrify any hardcore horror fans. Film 4
2.5
Much like its pedestrian title, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark fails to really scare. Jam! Movies
2.0
Its mythology, delivered in the usual third act burst of exposition by a weirdly good looking librarian, isnt much, but it has a fairy tale quality th .. Film Blather
3.0
Moving swiftly away from its title, after whats lurking in the cellar is revealed very early on in the film, it instead strains your nerves with more .. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.0
In the 99 very slow minutes an expected jump or two is about all you get. And theyre not even that good. Tri City Herald
3.5
The movie could have stood to be slightly shorter to give its terrors more potency, but Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is still a nicely effective chamber .. Trespass Mag
3.0
I would LOVE to have seen what del Toro would do with it.The cast tries its best to convey the terror. Media Mikes
4.5
But these tooth fairies arent covered with glitter and angel dust flitting around on gossamer wings.
3.1
Every week, it seems, I watch a remake, or a reimagining, of a feature film that didnt need to be remade. Now heres a remake of, I swear, a made for T .. Qc Times
1.9
What this film really needs is a good exterminator, or a better director. Boston Phoenix
2.0
Dont Be Afraid Of The Dark is fun and creepy in an old fashioned Hammer way, but it never makes us truly afraid. Assignment X
1.5
Its like a kitchen that smells amazing, but every time you take a bite of food, its completely flavorless. The Scorecard Review
3.0
This may be a blessing for the easily frightened but it doesnt bode well for horror aficionados. Cairo 360
2.5
If you like what you see, though, good news: Surprise, the sequels set up. Washington City Paper
3.0
I like the idea of the final moments of the film more than its execution. Movies Ign
3.5
Dark is an engaging, well paced and scary horror film... its a gateway horror flick, one that will push the younger generation into our sick and twist .. Bloody Disgusting
3.5
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1.5
A welcome alternative to the current genre offerings, steeped in old fashioned atmosphere and faithful to haunted house routine, albeit to a fault. Film.com
1.5
The plot plays like a humorless remix of Coraline and Gremlins, with the predictable human interactions dragging the story down. But that doesnt mean .. Metro Times
2.5
The thoroughly unsympathetic protagonist aside, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark just isnt that frightening. Critics Notebook
2.5
As it stands, it is a promising debut filled with wonderful moments. Kpbs
3.0
...the moviemakers are refurbishing an older, shabbier piece of workmanship and its a welcome enough place to stay for a few hours. MSN Movies
4.0
Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is an expertly paced Gothic chiller that rises above most big screen studio features thanks to the skill and enthusiasm of .. Dread Central
3.0
Years ago, there was a golden age of horror films that people didnt have to leave the comfort of their homes to experience. The Diva Review
2.3
Yes, smarter characters wouldve made for a less interesting movie, but still, really.And the ending. Flixist
3.5
Go behind the scenes on the Aquaman movie with these exclusive on set images Movie News Jason Momoas solo movie is on its way, and you can take an exc .. Sfx
2.0
You wont be afraid of the dark, just deeply disappointed by it.Its not every New England estate that comes complete with its own Hole to Hell. Movie Juice
3.0
The old fashioned ghostly narrative unfolds in a tired, boring manner. Blu Ray Ign
3.0
A delightfully spooky funhouse, more than up to the challenge of ushering the summer of 2011 to a close. Mania.com
3.0
Chicago Entertainment Metromix Picks Chicagos 2018 Haunted Houses Guide Get some nightmare fuel at these haunted attractions Chicagos 2018 Halloween P .. New York Metro Mix
2.0
Being afraid of the dark is the last sensation youll be experiencing on your way to bed. Birmingham Mail
3.1
By the end of the film, the impressively realized creatures have been revealed in so much detail that we recognize them to be assignments from an arti .. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
1.5
It shouldnt shake you by the collar every 20 minutes, screaming BE SCARED NOW! Fanboys of the Universe
2.0
The surroundings made the movie and gave it an eerie effect, but overall the storyline lacked substance to be a true horror film. Jo Reviews
2.5
Horror fans can look past a whole lot of stupidity in their favorite genre. But Dont Be Afraid of the Dark simply asks too much of us. Washington Times
3.1
It relies on cliche, but director Troy Nixey gives us enough teases and frights.
2.0
They eventually are revealed in full, and while the movie remains creepy, it cannot retain the tension and suspense built to that point.Though there i .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.0
This is hardly the craziest or loudest horror film of the year, but I wouldnt be surprised if it keeps finding fans over the next few. Blog The Horror Show
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. Screen Junkies
4.5
Whether its simply a case of missing Spanish bravado or constraints of the script, the Canadian Nixey doesnt push the envelope here as Del Toro discip .. Moveable Fest
2.0
Dark falls into many trappings that ruin a horror movie: Characters who stupidly refuse to leave a haunted house Check! All gloss and no scares Check! .. BET.com
3.0
Still, it is a better than average horror fantasy film with a decent story and enough scares to keep it entertaining. Dork Shelf
3.8
Night Games by Glenn Lovell The old Emerson Blackwood place is a classic fixer upper.But buyer beware: The gloomy estate is parked over the netherworl .. Cinema Dope
2.5
If you arent generally scared by CGI goblins who whisper a lot, the titles warning is sadly unneeded you wont be afraid of Dont Be Afraid of the Dark. Camp Blood
2.0
Its not a question of whether the dark is something worth being afraid of, but whether or not it will actually put you to sleep. Moviedex
4.5
While never terrifying, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is surprisingly creepy. And while GDT is covering some familiar ground, Director Troy Nixey has tak .. Hollywood Jesus
2.0
A remake of a film del Toro says frightened him as a child, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark suffers from a very grown up need to answer all the questions a .. MovieFIX
2.0
But Dont Be Afraid of the Dark is neither colorfully brutal nor especially fun. Feeds
3.1
While the end of Dont Be Afraid is creepy, its far from emotionally satisfying. Seattle Times
4.5
Dont Be Afraid Of The Dark is a lyrical, stunning looking film, thats entertaining, with a sense of fun, a rich mythology and a few great moments but ..
2.0
Its more silly than scary with not enough plot and surprise but the cast are good. Daily Express (UK)
3.0
The film looks good, it sounds great (Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders score is full of darkly murmuring woodwinds), and Madison is a pip of a lead.



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