Afraid of the Dark(1991)
You can't escape what you can't see.
Afraid of the Dark Synopsis
A little boy, obsessed with blindness and violence, slowly gets trapped in his own delusions.
Afraid of the Dark (1991) is a drama, fantasy, horror and thriller film directed by Mark Peploe, released on October 10, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ben Keyworth, James Fox, Fanny Ardant and Clare Holman. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Peploe
- Writers:
- Frederick Seidel, Mark Peploe
- Producers:
- Simon Bosanquet
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno de Keyzer
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- Telescope Films, Les Films Ariane
- Status:
- Released
Afraid of the Dark (1991) Trailer
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Afraid of the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ben Keyworth
Ben Keyworth
as Lucas
James Fox
as Frank
Fanny Ardant
as Miriam
Clare Holman
as Rose
Paul McGann
as Tony
Robert Stephens
as Dan Burns
Susan Wooldridge
as Lucy Trent
Rosalind Knight
as Edith
David Thewlis
as Locksmith / Tom Miller
Catriona MacColl
as Blind Woman
Hilary Mason
as Basement Woman
Sheila Burrell
as Meg
Key crew
Directed by Mark Peploe, written by Frederick Seidel and Mark Peploe, produced by Simon Bosanquet.
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Afraid of the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 37 ratings.
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Afraid of the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Afraid of the Dark online?
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Afraid of the Dark (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Afraid of the Dark?
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The main cast of Afraid of the Dark (1991) includes Ben Keyworth, James Fox, Fanny Ardant, Clare Holman and Paul McGann. The film was directed by Mark Peploe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Afraid of the Dark released?
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Afraid of the Dark was released on October 10, 1991 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Afraid of the Dark worth watching?
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Afraid of the Dark (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Afraid of the Dark?
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Yes. The official Afraid of the Dark trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.