

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
1973-10-10 · 74 min · ★ 6.1
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
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Kim DarbySally Farnham
Jim HuttonAlex Farnham
William DemarestMr. Harris
Barbara AndersonJoan Kahn
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Francisco Perez
Lesley WoodsEthyl
Robert CleavesDoctor
William SylvesterTom Henderson
Celia MiliusAnne
Felix SillaCreature
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