I have not seen the more expensive remake, as i regard the 1973 original as a cult classic well worth seeing. A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small. Alex and sally farnham jim hutton and kim darby have just inherited an old house from sallys grandmother. Dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version. 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. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bath scene duration. Feb 19, 2016 pdf download guillermo del toro dont be afraid of the dark blackwoods guide to dangerous fairies read online. Rent dont be afraid of the dark 2011 starring katie holmes and guy pearce on dvd and bluray. Ultimately dont be afraid of the dark is something of a gem. Chances are, holmess star turn in don t be afraid of the dark is contributing to her nighttime terrors. This article is within the scope of wikiproject television, a collaborative effort to develop and improve wikipedia articles about television programs. Aug 16, 2010 directed by john newland written by nigel mckeand kim darby jim hutton barbara anderson william demarest. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment.
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. Movies like dont be afraid of the dark 1973 bride of killer nerd 1992 wishbaby 2007 hellraiser. 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. Jul 27, 2018 dont be afraid of the dark how do we convince our kid that there are no monsters under the bed so she will just go to sleep. True, the focal point of the enthusiasm is mainly centered on the. I thought insidious was an effectively creepy haunted house movie but was pretty much ruined by its final act. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 monsterzero njs movie. Hard to improve upon madefortv gold not just a nostalgic trip, the 1973 tv movie actually holds up pretty well. The film is starring katie holmes, guy pearce, and bailee madison. While im sure the film was effective at the time, particularly to a 70s tv audience who probably didn t see too many. 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. Official traumatizer dont be afraid of the dark 1973.
Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 download movie wipfilms. Billy is afraid of the dark until his mom gives him a long lecture about real fears vs. No doubt, children in particular were frightened by don t be afraid of the dark and its lurid insinuation that small dwarflike menaces might indeed be lurking in their homes when the lights went out. Yo, gravediggaz, man cuz we want to dig up the graves of the mentally dead we just was lamping around one day, youknowhatimsaying we was at paul house.
Newlands film left an indelible mark on the terrified viewing audience that caught it on october 10, 1973. Rent dont be afraid of the dark 2011 on dvd and bluray. I don t think itll keep me up tonight as it had when i was a kid, but the storys simplicity, particularly its makeshift special effects, came off quite effectively. The story of a young couple that moves to an old house and the wife kim darby, the unforgettable miri of star trek and the girl mattie ross of true grit, releases demonlike creatures is original and developed in an. The original 1973 tv movie that don t be afraid of the dark is based on was low on gore and used some halfhidden, inexpensive visual effects to suggest the little monsters. That of something being under the bed at night time, or in the cupboard, and yes, in the walls behind the fireplace. Bloodline 1996 zaat 1971 the beach girls and the monster 1965 the jurassic games 2018 frogs 1972 boar 2019 q 1982 tail sting 2001 as above, so below 2014. Director troy nixey is working on a remake of dont be afraid of the dark a 1973 gothic horror abc tv movie. Pdf download guillermo del toro dont be afraid of the dark blackwoods guide to dangerous fairies read online. Dont be afraid of the dark subtitles 152 subtitles. But seriously, we just like talking shit about everything. Dont be afraid of the dark the sydney morning herald. John newlands don t be afraid of the dark stood at the forefront of this small screen movement.
Though it has a happy ending of sorts and tries to root most of its scares in the viewers imagination rather than through overt bloodletting, it is still very intense and scary, so strong caution is advised. The disc boasts excellent 1080p picture quality, maintaining clarity in the many dark scenes and delivering impressive detail in the light ones. With kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, william demerest, pedro armenariz, jr. 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. This movie lacks a back story unless i missed it with the flying words at the beginning, they are missing part of the story. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 directed by john newland. At the time i thought dont be afraid of the dark was strong stuff for a tv movie. Nearly forty years after its release as a tv movie in 1973, everyone is now excited again about dont be afraid of the dark. In the original television movie, dont be afraid of the dark 1973, the character of sally was alexs wife, not his daughter. 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. 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. Dont be afraid of the dark uses classic ingredients of suspense, peril and some terrific shocks to create an oldschool horror movie thats frightfully fun even with a few plot problems. 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. Laut hbo wurde dieser film im jahre 1973 freigegeben.
Dont be afraid of the dark g uillermo del toro has written, produced and generally lent his brand identity to this remake of a cult madefortv horror movie of the same name from 1973, which. Dont be afraid of the dark is a simple and effective horror film made for television released in brazil only on vhs. The movie, a reworking of a 1973 television hit, features a pod of nasty. Overview of dont be afraid of the dark, 1973, directed by john newland, with kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, at turner classic movies. 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. More coming soon dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv. Dont be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision dark fantasy film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. Dont be afraid of the dark 1973 usa video trailer video. In the original television movie, don t be afraid of the dark 1973, the character of sally was alexs wife, not his daughter. The original don t be afraid of the dark is a television film from 1973. Dont be afraid of the dark how do we convince our kid that there are no monsters under the bed so she will just go to sleep.
Ive been meaning to get around to dont be afraid of the dark for a while, and a guillermo del toroproduced remake thatll finally be hitting theaters in august sounds like a perfectly good excuse to dust off this madefortv horror flick. Theres something about this relatively simple tale that allows it to forge a significant mark. Ive never seen the film on the shelf in a video shop. Chances are, holmess star turn in dont be afraid of the dark is contributing to her nighttime terrors. This is the story of a young couple who inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demonlike creatures who are determined to make the wife.
Gravediggaz dont be afraid of the dark lyrics genius. Jim hutton and kim darby in don t be afraid of the dark 1973. 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. Dont be afraid is an adventure horror that allows you to become a boy kidnapped by a psycho. Directed by john newland written by nigel mckeand kim darby jim hutton barbara anderson william demarest. I had trouble sleeping thinking the tiny demons from the film were under my bed and waiting to get me. Dont be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. Ultimately don t be afraid of the dark is something of a gem. Del toro cowrote the script with matthew robbins and served as a producer. 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 is a remake of a 1973 tv horror movie. 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.
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. Don t be afraid of the dark is an american madefortelevision horror film directed by john newland and starring kim darby and jim hutton. It was released by lorimar productions and was first telecast on abc on wednesday october 10, 1973 during the abc movie of the week. Nastier critters appear in this remake of an acclaimed 1973 us tv movie thats cowritten and coproduced by del toro, and ably directed by firsttimer troy nixey.
May 23, 2015 dont be afraid of the dark 1973 usa video trailer. The series ran for a respectable six years 19691975, producing several key genre entries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With kim darby, jim hutton, barbara anderson, william demarest.
I dont think itll keep me up tonight as it had when i was a kid, but the storys simplicity, particularly its makeshift special effects, came off quite effectively. But if you do come across and are looking for a nostalgic thrill, i think don t be afraid of the dark is what youre looking. It has since been shown many times in syndication and was distributed on home video and now on dvd. There are no gallonsofgore butcherings, no nude scenes and no sexual violence whatsoever. One area where dont be afraid of the dark cannot be faulted is in its 1. Go inside this house haunted by tooth eating demons in. In the original version, sally, alexs wife, was played by actress kim darby.
The original dont be afraid of the dark is a television film from 1973. Jim hutton and kim darby in dont be afraid of the dark 1973. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover. Dont be afraid of the dark blackwood manor featurette exclusive b. Shop dont be afraid of the dark dvd 1973 region 1 us import ntsc. Warner archive has released the original madefortv film dont be afraid of the dark.
Guillermo del toro contributed to the script of this new dont be afraid of the dark movie. But if you do come across and are looking for a nostalgic thrill, i. There were a lot of those in the 70s, but it seems like this one gets a lot more love than most. See more of dont be afraid of the dark on facebook. 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. 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. Despite being made on a low budget it had an eerie atmosphere and some chilling moments. Dont be afraid of the dark dvd 1973 region 1 us import ntsc. Rent don t be afraid of the dark 2011 starring katie holmes and guy pearce on dvd and bluray. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join the discussion. More coming soon dont be afraid of the dark warner archive 1973 tv version bluray quantity. It is a variation on the standard haunted house movie, in that it has small goblin like creatures as opposed to ghosts. John newlands dont be afraid of the dark stood at the forefront of this small screen movement. Say what you want about remakes yes, they are sometimes terrible, but they do conjure up interest in the original films.
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