Fear of the Dark
“Whatever Happens, Don't Close Your Eyes”
Synopsis
Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K.C. Bascombe
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sullivan
- Original Score
- Dazmo
- Original Title
- Fear of the Dark
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Constellation Entertainment, Faulkner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K.C. Bascombe
John Sullivan
Dazmo
Marc Charlebois
Yvann Thibaudeau
Lee Faulkner, J. David Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John Sullivan
Writer
Lee Faulkner
Producer
K.C. Bascombe
Director
Dazmo
Original Music Composer
Marc Charlebois
Director of Photography
Yvann Thibaudeau
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear of the Dark
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What is Fear of the Dark about?
Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
Who directed Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark was directed by K.C. Bascombe.
Who stars in Fear of the Dark?
The principal cast of Fear of the Dark includes Kevin Zegers, Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten, Charles Edwin Powell, Linda Purl.
When was Fear of the Dark released and how long is it?
Fear of the Dark was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear of the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear of the Dark was composed by Dazmo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).