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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

1973-10-10 · 74 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · TV Movie

A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

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Directors
John Newland
Production companies
Lorimar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim DarbyKim DarbySally Farnham
Jim HuttonJim HuttonAlex Farnham
William DemarestWilliam DemarestMr. Harris
Barbara AndersonBarbara AndersonJoan Kahn
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Francisco Perez
Lesley WoodsLesley WoodsEthyl
Robert CleavesRobert CleavesDoctor
Sterling SwansonPoliceman
Joel LawrenceGeorge Kahn
William SylvesterWilliam SylvesterTom Henderson
Don MallonBob
Celia MiliusCelia MiliusAnne
Elizabeth St. ClairParty Guest
Monika HenreidParty Guest
Robert PriesterParty Guest
Ted SwansonBartender
Felix SillaFelix SillaCreature
Tamara De TreauxCreature
Patty MaloneyPatty MaloneyCreature

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