John newlands don t be afraid of the dark stood at the forefront of this small screen movement. I had trouble sleeping thinking the tiny demons from the film were under my bed and waiting to get me. Official traumatizer dont be afraid of the dark 1973. Dont be afraid of the dark dvdr 1973 warner archive. Aired october 10, 1973 abc movie of the week sally, sally, sally we want you, we want you. A cult classic and true chiller, dont be afraid of the dark is about a young couple who inherit a house thats haunted by goblinlike creatures. That of something being under the bed at night time, or in the cupboard, and yes, in the walls behind the fireplace. Dont be afraid of the dark buy, rent or watch on fandangonow. I have not seen the more expensive remake, as i regard the 1973 original as a cult classic well worth seeing. 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.
John lee hooker, carlos santana and etta james full. This is the original tv movie that inspired the 2010 theatrical remake. For all i know they might not actually even be demons, but they sure were small. The film was directed by troy nixey and produced by guillermo del toro. I simply uploaded this classic due to its rare existence. Only 1 left in stock dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version bluray quantity. Don t be afraid of the dark 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. Is there any explanation of how they explain this to the police. One of the most wellremembered shows to air during this time was the abc movie of the week. She plays sally farnham, a slightly nervous young woman married to her husband alex farnham. Directed by john newland written by nigel mckeand kim darby jim hutton barbara anderson william demarest. Movies like don t be afraid of the dark 1973 night evil soul 1981 mutation 2006 dead trigger 2017 frogs 1972 godzilla 1954 charlie boy 1980 tale of the mummy 1998 the birds 1963 the messengers 2007 the phantom of the opera 1998 willow creek 20 bigfoot 1970. 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. 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.
Ultimately dont be afraid of the dark is something of a gem. Its your spirit we want, your spirit we need when will they come to set us free theres time enough we have all the time in the world. My sister and i used to watch that movie and then scare each other silly by whispering at each other. Scene of the madefortelevision horror film dont be afraid of the dark, directed by john newland and written by nigel mckeand. John newlands dont be afraid of the dark stood at the forefront of this small screen movement. Movies like dont be afraid of the dark 1973 night evil soul 1981 mutation 2006 dead trigger 2017 frogs 1972 godzilla 1954 charlie boy 1980 tale of the mummy 1998 the birds 1963 the messengers 2007 the phantom of the opera 1998 willow creek 20 bigfoot 1970. Don t be afraid of the dark terrified me as a child because it played on one of my basic fears, a fear that is shared by many an impressionable child.
While im sure the film was effective at the time, particularly to a 70s tv audience who probably didn t see too many. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 monsterzero njs movie. 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 tv movie 1973 trivia imdb. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 trailers and clips. Bailee madison in dont be afraid of the dark, a reimagining of the 1973 tv movie that terrified guillermo del toro as a boy. Kim darby true gritand jim hutton the green berets star as sally and alex, young marrieds who inherit a. Already finished in 2010, it was shelved in the course of miramax sale by disney and was released on august 26, 2011. Dont be afraid of the dark is a madefortelevision horror film from 1973.
Elements 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 remastered, special edition. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 cast and crew a couple who inherited an old house learn they share it with small creatures determined to possess the wifes mind. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 movie theaters moviefone. Dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version. The original don t be afraid of the dark is a television film from 1973. It features an interesting cast featuring kim darby as the lead. The new version has added a child to the proceedings. The film focuses on a housewife who unleashes a band of goblin creatures from. Newlands film left an indelible mark on the terrified viewing audience that caught it on october 10, 1973. Dont be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 full cast.
Dont be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. Despite warnings to leave well enough alone in her new home, sally unlocks the. Dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version bluray quantity. Directed by john newland, the tv movie starred true grits kim darby and jim hutton. What i didnt like about the movie was the fact that they never really went into explaining what the little demons were exactly.
Felix silla in dont be afraid of the dark 1973 kim darby in dont be afraid of the. It is a variation on the standard haunted house movie, in that it has small goblin like creatures as opposed to ghosts. In don t be afraid of the dark 1973, at the end of the film sally is dragged into the creatures lair and made one of them. The original 1973 tv movie that dont be afraid of the dark is based on was low on gore and used some halfhidden, inexpensive visual effects to suggest the little monsters. Music video by robert cray performing dont be afraid of the dark. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bath scene youtube. I still love the original, but this movie is different and also good in its own way. This article is within the scope of wikiproject television, a collaborative effort to develop and improve wikipedia articles about television programs. 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. They reminded me a bit of the little guys from the movie the gate. Released 1973, don t 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. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 cast and crew moviefone. Dont be afraid of the dark 47 movie clip a bath in the dark 2010 hd duration. Don t be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Apr 06, 2016 an old housea mysterious locked room a terrifying secret. Despite being made on a low budget it had an eerie atmosphere and some chilling moments. Dont be afraid of the dark terrified me as a child because it played on one of my basic fears, a fear that is shared by many an impressionable child. The creatures themselves are scary, but may also make you smile particularly in the scenes where they are trying to get up in the stairs. 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.
Dont be afraid of the dark 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. 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. At the time i thought dont be afraid of the dark was strong stuff for a tv movie. Kim darby true grit and jim hutton the green berets star as sally and alex, young marrieds who inherit a crumbling mansion. If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas. Despite or perhaps because of its wonky effects, minimalist character development, and snicker. This is the trailer for the classic horror movie dont be afraid of the dark. Kim darby true gritand jim hutton the green berets star as sally and alex, young marrieds who inherit a crumbling mansion. Dont be afraid of the dark trailer 1973usa version.
In dont be afraid of the dark 1973, at the end of the film sally is dragged into the creatures lair and made one of them. How do they explain the ending of dont be afraid of the dark. While im sure the film was effective at the time, particularly to a 70s tv audience who probably didnt see too many. 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 is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. Dont be afraid of the dark is a theatrical remake of the 1973 tv madefortv movie of the same title. Terrifying 1973 tv movie dont be afraid of the dark now.
Best movies like dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bestsimilar. Dont be afraid of the dark tv movie 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch don t be afraid of the dark trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join the discussion. And we know sally should be very, very afraid of the dark. Ultimately don t be afraid of the dark is something of a gem. Aug 26, 2011 bailee madison in dont be afraid of the dark, a reimagining of the 1973 tv movie that terrified guillermo del toro as a boy. This article is within the scope of wikiproject horror, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to fictional horror in film, literature and other media on wikipedia. Theres something about this relatively simple tale that allows it to forge a significant mark.
An old housea mysterious locked room a terrifying secret. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 john newland synopsis. It was released by lorimar productions and was first telecast on abc on wednesday october 10, 1973 during the abc movie of the week. How do they explain the ending of dont be afraid of the. The terrifying 1973 tv movie dont be afraid of the dark is now available on bluray from warner archives an old housea mysterious locked rooma terrifying secret.
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