Amazon.com: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Alan Dale, Bailee Madison: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: Sally, a young girl, moves in to the 19th-century mansion her father and his new girfriend are restoring. But soon Sally starts to hear voices coming from creatures in the basement whose hidden agenda is to claim her as one of their own.

Starring: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce

Supporting actors: Alan Dale, Bailee Madison

Directed by: Troy Nixey

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes

Release year: 2011

Studio: Miramax Films

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ASIN: B006REBZOS (Rental) and B006REC1BO (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 24 hour viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

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Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 28, 2011

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3.3 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was actually OK!, January 6, 2012

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A good movie and at a good price. Definately worth it!! And I am a very picky renter too. so go ahead and sit back and relax your in for a bit of a scare!!!!!!!!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Wow-What a waste of my time and money, January 6, 2012

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I have to say, I had high hopes for this one. I am a Horror/Thriller movie junkie, and this one just really didn't do anything for me. I thought it was all very predictable, and the ending was a joke! Sorry, I have to say if that was me, I would've been out long before, but of course that's not how it works in Hollywood and that's why this bomb of a movie was made. Ugh. Glad I rented and didn't buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep your flashlights handy at all times !, January 2, 2012

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FINALLY the movie I have been waiting for has been officially released for online viewing in the comfort of my own home 'theater' room sans other peoples screaming kids and over priced concession snacks and $10 bucks for a ticket. Isn't the digital age just marvelous for the most part?

So, for the movie at hand...

I saw the original 'Don't be afraid of the dark' when it was first shown on television back in the 1970's and it was a movie that has always stuck in my mind because of the horrible creep factor of those nasty little creatures and their hoarse whispering voices combined with viciously sharp teeth that are always ready to take a bite out of some poor saps ankle. This was also the only movie that I have ever watched that gave me one of the worst nightmares that I have ever experienced, and that was several years after I had seen the movie on TV! I broke down and bought a copy of the original movie on DVD along with 'Gargoyles' (another great TV movie from the same era). Now I think I will need to buy a copy of the new version too so I can pull them out and watch them whenever I want without the wait.

This movie has all of the creepiness of the original movie plus the added bonus of some great close-up shots of the nasty little teeth stealing monsters thanks to digital enhancements that really bring these horrifying buggers to life in a visceral manner that will scare the Hell out of the majority of kids under the age of about 12 years old. Good times ! The acting was pretty good for the most part and Katie Holmes is as adorable as ever. The actress that played young Sally really grated on my nerves because of her ubber precocious personality that is so typical of child actors these days. Hopefully she will grow out of that wide eyed cry-on-cue acting and some day go on to rave reviews for being a truly gifted actress. Time will tell.

The movie pretty much follows the same storyline as the original TV movie did but in a far more polished manner because of a bigger budget and better special effects. All in all I give it a 5 star rating because it has some really great scream-out-loud moments (LOVE those!) and and some pretty darn good special effects that make me want to see this movie again and even buy a copy for my own movie collection. I really hope that you enjoy the movie as much as I did and if you have a chance to see the original TV movie - go for it!

- John in Tucson

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