Fear of the Dark
“Whatever Happens, Don't Close Your Eyes”
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Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
Cast
Kevin Zegers
as Dale Billings
Jesse James
as Ryan Billings
Rachel Skarsten
as Heather Fontaine
Charles Edwin Powell
as Eric Billings
Linda Purl
as Sandy Bilings
Daniel Rindress-Kay
as Taylor
Derrick Damon Reeve
as Figure Pulling Young Ryan
Derrick Damon Reeve
as Cloaked Tall Figure #1
Charles-Etienne Burelle
as Young Ryan
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Stream Fear of the Dark online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about horror movie originally produced in English and released in 2003, it's earned a solid 5.1/10 from 62 viewers worldwide.
About Fear of the Dark
“Whatever Happens, Don't Close Your Eyes”
Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid! Running 86 minutes.
Fear of the Dark Cast and Characters
The cast features Kevin Zegers (as Dale Billings), Jesse James (as Ryan Billings), Rachel Skarsten (as Heather Fontaine), Charles Edwin Powell (as Eric Billings), and Linda Purl (as Sandy Bilings). Their performances are a major reason Fear of the Dark has built such a passionate audience.
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Fear of the Dark flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark runs for 86 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Fear of the Dark good? What's the rating?
Fear of the Dark holds a 5.1/10 rating based on 62 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Fear of the Dark?
The main cast includes Kevin Zegers, Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten, and Charles Edwin Powell, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Fear of the Dark available in English?
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When was Fear of the Dark released?
Fear of the Dark was released in 2003.
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What is Fear of the Dark about?
Fear of the Dark is a Horror English-language film. Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
When was Fear of the Dark released?
Fear of the Dark was released on September 28, 2003. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. The film was produced by Constellation Entertainment.
Who stars in Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark stars Kevin Zegers, Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten and Charles Edwin Powell. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Fear of the Dark available in HD?
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