Dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version. The series ran for a respectable six years 19691975, producing several key genre entries. Dont be afraid of the dark, expands upon the creepy and effective tv movie from 1973. Dont be afraid of the dark dvd special edition for sale. Young sally hurst discovers she isnt alone in her new house.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. In this case, however, don t be afraid of the dark s reputation seems as driven by nostalgia as anything else. It was released by lorimar productions and was first telecast on abc on wednesday october 10, 1973 during the abc movie of the week. With the guillermo del toro remake taking such a beating in the press, i thought it was a good time to refresh our collective memories to the quality product he was trying to improve upon. While the ending of the first movie left the door open, the story also felt complete. The idea of the creatures coming out of an ash cleanout pit came from the spanish house that nigel mckeand was living in at the time. If you like dont be afraid of the dark you are looking for atmospheric, scary and serious movies about with old house, haunted house, ghost, demon, inheritance, supernatural ability and danger themes of horror genre shot in usa. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 monsterzero njs movie. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 usa video trailer video. In my case one such film is don t be afraid of the dark.
Rent dont be afraid of the dark 2011 on dvd and bluray. Following the death of her grandmother, sally farnham kim darby inherits a huge mansion which is badly in need of interior decorating. Audio commentary by steve uncle creepy barton dread central. Dont be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. For a made for tv affair, this is a fine example of using atmosphere to create. Alf hides out in the back seat during lynns date at the drivein.
Its an odd effect, and though it lacks the virtual teeth that del toros savage creatures have, i am filled with such nostalgic shivers for the old look of things. True, the focal point of the enthusiasm is mainly centered on the. A remake of a 1973 madefortelevision horror film, dont be afraid of the dark is the featurefilm debut of director troy nixey, a comic book artist who earned the attention of del toro with. Now, upon revisiting it, i do still feel it still has some creepy sequences but some problems too. New audio commentary by amanda reyes made for tv mayhem. Don t be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. Don t be afraid of the dark is one of the finest haunted house films in the genre. A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. Fondly remembered for scaring the tab out of impressionable viewers, 1973 s television movie don t be afraid of the dark stands today as a minor classic of irrational dreamlogic horror, with an ending that goes straight for the worstcase scenario. Sure, the fashions and hairstyles all betray the era in which it first aired on tv screens across the country, but thats half the fun of films like this. The finale of don t be afraid of the dark has katie holmes kim sacrifice herself to save young sally, and shes dragged into the dark by the creatures. Rent don t be afraid of the dark 2011 starring katie holmes and guy pearce on dvd and bluray. A polish on a fondly remembered 1973 tv movie, dont be afraid of the dark has been promoted as guillermo del toros dont be afraid of the dark, which by the evidence here is both unmistakable and deceptive.
With kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, william demarest. Dont be afraid of the dark is one of the finest haunted house films in the genre. Full movies american horror story season 7 episode 2 dont be afraid of the dark fx. With katie holmes, guy pearce, bailee madison, bruce gleeson. Dont be afraid of the dark is based on a 1973 telefilm that del toro believes is the scariest tv production ever made. Dont be afraid of the dark trailer 1973usa version. Nov 30, 2012 in later years, dont be afraid of the dark became something of a cult film, 1 and a theatrical remake of the same name was released in august 2011. Dont be afraid of the dark, if you like it, can become that film that works as a holiday tradition passing down from generations to enjoy during the season or as you wrap up your trick or treating. Overview of dont be afraid of the dark, 1973, directed by john newland, with kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, at turner classic movies.
Despite or perhaps because of its wonky effects, minimalist character development, and snicker. Kim darby true grit and jim hutton the green berets star as sally and alex, young marrieds who inherit a crumbling mansion. Directed by the late john newland, 1973 s made for tv film don t be afraid of the dark holds up pretty well more than thirtyfive years since it was made. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend believes that she has released creatures from a sealed ash pit in the basement of her new home. Considered solid enough to be the basis for this years guillermo del toro. Best movies like dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bestsimilar. I had trouble sleeping thinking the tiny demons from the film were under my bed and waiting to get me. A cheaply made for tv picture starring kim darby, jim hutton and william demarest. Audiences of a certain age have at least vague memories of the original 1973 tv movie dont be afraid of the dark, written by nigel mckeand, which featured kim darby as. Directed by the late john newland, 1973s made for tv film dont be afraid of the dark holds up pretty well more than thirtyfive years since it was made. E lements that make a horror movie memorably chilling get a taut, spooky reworking in dont be afraid of the dark. Dont be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 full cast.
Dont be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision dark fantasy film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. At the time i thought don t be afraid of the dark was strong stuff for a tv movie. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join the discussion. Alf and jake suggest brian camp out to overcome his fear of the dark. E lements that make a horror movie memorably chilling get a taut, spooky reworking in don t be afraid of the dark. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 a couple who inherited an old house learn they share it with small creatures determined to possess the wifes mind. It has since been shown many times in syndication and was distributed on home video and now on dvd. Don t be afraid of the dark 1973 has often been noted for its freudian themes as well as the protofeminist undertones and the fears and anxieties about the changing roles of women and the ways they are so often victimized or go unheard.
While im sure the film was effective at the time, particularly to a 70s tv audience who probably didnt see too many horror movies, i didnt find it to be all that frightening. In this case, however, dont be afraid of the darks reputation seems as driven by nostalgia as anything else. Dont be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dont be afraid of the dark blu ray mod warner archive collection 1973 an old house a mysterious locked room a terrifying secret. On this episode josh and jared are back to discuss the indie memphis film fest, the you look like premiere, the short film sarah. May 23, 2015 dont be afraid of the dark 1973 usa video trailer. Rent dont be afraid of the dark 2011 starring katie holmes and guy pearce on dvd and bluray.
Changing sallys character from an adult to a little girl is one of the best ideas. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 i saw this 70s tv movie horror classic as a kid when it first aired and it scared the heck out of me. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973stream and watch online. Aug 14, 2011 full movies american horror story season 7 episode 2 dont be afraid of the dark fx. Review dont be afraid of the dark remakes the original, minus. Effectively a remake of the 1973 tv movie of the same name, don t be afraid of the dark explores the line that marks the division between fairy tales and horror stories.
Deadwood, the tick, one mississippi, mr robot, luke cage, daredevil season 2, preacher, and more. Dont be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 trivia imdb. Official traumatizer dont be afraid of the dark 1973. Don t be afraid of the dark 1973 a couple who inherited an old house learn they share it with small creatures determined to possess the wifes mind. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects. At the time i thought dont be afraid of the dark was strong stuff for a tv movie. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Aug 03, 2011 official traumatizer dont be afraid of the dark 1973 august 3rd, 2011 by unkle lancifer 11 comments theres a redo of the classic 1973 t. The season s scariest horror film and, depending on what the next few months bring, perhaps the years. Don t be afraid of the dark 1973, directed by one step beyonds john newland, also apparently has a strong reputation, even prompting a 2010 remake written by guillermo del toro and matthew robbins. Official traumatizer dont be afraid of the dark 1973 kindertrauma. Aug 25, 2011 1973s dont be afraid of the dark is another member of this highlyrevered class of tvmovie graduates. John newlands 1973 madefortv drama dont be afraid of the dark.
Theres something about this relatively simple tale that allows it to forge a significant mark. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bluray disc details. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 a young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demonlike creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own. Fondly remembered for scaring the tab out of impressionable viewers, 1973s television movie dont be afraid of the dark stands today as a minor classic of irrational dreamlogic horror, with an ending that goes straight for the worstcase scenario. The last scene has sally leave a picture of kim in the mansion before departing with her father, but its revealed kim who has been turned by the creatures is in the fireplace, and tells the creatures to wait until people forget and come. For a made for tv affair, this is a fine example of using atmosphere to create tension onscreen. A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demonlike creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own. Movies like don t be afraid of the dark 1973 if you like don t be afraid of the dark you are looking for atmospheric, scary and serious movies about with old house, haunted house, ghost, demon, inheritance, supernatural ability and danger themes of horror genre shot in usa. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973, directed by one step beyonds john newland, also apparently has a strong reputation, even prompting a 2010 remake written by guillermo del toro and matthew robbins. Del toro cowrote the script with matthew robbins and served as a producer, and there are distinct echoes of past work like pans labyrinth and the devils backbone in. Shop dont be afraid of the dark dvd 1973 region 1 us import ntsc.
Upon renovating the house sally finds her way into a locked room which appears to have been locked up for years, with the fireplace bricked up and the ash disposal pit. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 directed by john newland. Dont be afraid of the dark is about a woman who ostensibly has it all. It was so deep, creepy and dark nobody ever wanted the. Dont be afraid of the dark a suspenseful yet markedly less insidious update of the 1973 horror telepic. While katie holmes expressed interest in dont be afraid of the dark 2 during a 2011 interview there was never any real sign one was being developed. E23 have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow. Effectively a remake of the 1973 tv movie of the same name, dont be afraid of the dark explores the line that marks the division between fairy tales and horror stories. Newlands film left an indelible mark on the terrified viewing audience that caught it on october 10, 1973.
The original dont be afraid of the dark is a television film from 1973. It is a variation on the standard haunted house movie, in that it has small goblin like creatures as opposed to ghosts. Directed by john newland, the tv movie starred true grits kim darby and jim hutton. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 the movie database. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 multi avec truefrench. Despite being made on a low budget it had an eerie atmosphere and some chilling moments. Released 1973, dont be afraid of the dark stars kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, william demarest the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 14 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. This article is within the scope of wikiproject television, a collaborative effort to develop and improve wikipedia articles about television programs. A humble housewife unwittingly unleashes a horde of evil creatures from beneath her new home in the 1973 madefortv movie dont be afraid of the dark.
Dont be afraid of the dark dvd 1973 region 1 us import ntsc. There are times in a horror fans youth that a certain film will leave an impression that will be carried forward for ever more. John newlands dont be afraid of the dark stood at the forefront of this small screen movement. Subtitles english sdh sound quality dts hdmaster audio 2.
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