In Theaters : DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (2011)

Official Synopsis : While architect Alex Hurst (Guy Pearce) and his new girlfriend Kim (Katie Holmes) restore their Gothic mansion's period interiors, Alex's young daughter Sally (Bailee Madison) can investigate the macabre history and dark corners of the estate. Spurring Sally's investigation are the voices-rasping whispers who call out to her from the basement, who promise her understanding and friendship, who are so very hungry and would like to be set free. When Sally gives in to her curiosity, she opens a gateway into a hellish underworld from which an army of beady-eyed, sharp-clawed monsters emerge, small in size but endless in number. Confronted with the horror that now threatens to taker her life and destroy her family, Sally desperately tries to warn the whole house, but there's just one problem: no one believes her.

Genre: Horror

What to Expect : Creepy horror full of delights for genre fans. Sure, the scare routines might be a little old, but they still work well and there's plenty of suspense to be found, despite the occasional cliches. Remade after a 1973 TV movie, which inspired a 9-year old Guillermo del Toro to make horror movies.

Critical Response : Mixed. Critics were mainly disappointed by the thin plot and lack of emotional involvement, but they did concede that the movie is chilling enough to give you nightmares. The set designs, the dark visual style and young Bailee Madison's performance were ranked among the positive elements that make the horror more effective. Rated 53% on Rottentomatoes.com from 34 positive and 30 negative reviews.

More Details : 

• Starring : Bailee Madison, Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce.

• Director : Troy Nixey.

• Screenplay : Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robinson.

• Running Time : 99 min.

• Rating : Rated R for violence and terror.

Multimedia Content:

• DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (2011) - Red Band Trailer and Poster
• DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (2011) - Three New Movie Clips

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