Review of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) by Regoz — 11 Apr 2012

I have mixed feelings about this movie. The performances were decent (especially, Katie Holmes's, even though I didn't expect it, hers was the only on performance I would call 'good' ) I didn't feel, however, that Baylee Madison was good for this movie.

I still remember when Dakota Fanning was about that age...she was so charismatic and talented! A real star! Back to the movie: I loved the photography, and the atmosphere was perfect...yet, the script fails to deliver.

There are a few plot holes, and when the truth is revealed to Kim, it is just too abruptly. That doesn't work in horror or thrillers! I did enjoy this film, but I didn't love it. Paradoxically, unlike other people, I was ok with the ending of the movie and I kind of expected it; that even though I never watched the original film and had no idea about its plot.

Still, I acknowledge that a more elaborated ending was required. An observation: Guy Pearce's reaction (as a boyfriend seeing his girlfriend disappearing) was not very credible, a real let down . I would give the movie a 6.

5 but I can't so a 6 will do it.