Fear of the Dark
"Whatever Happens, Don't Close Your Eyes"
Originally released in 2003. Fear of the Dark is a horror film. directed by K.C. Bascombe. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kevin Zegers, Jesse James, and Rachel Skarsten
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (59 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Zegers
as Dale Billings
Jesse James
as Ryan Billings
Rachel Skarsten
as Heather Fontaine
Charles Edwin Powell
as Eric Billings
Linda Purl
as Sandy Bilings
Daniel Rindress-Kay
as Taylor
Derrick Damon Reeve
as Figure Pulling Young Ryan
Derrick Damon Reeve
as Cloaked Tall Figure #1
Charles-Etienne Burelle
as Young Ryan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Constellation Entertainment
- Faulkner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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, feedin...
Who directed Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark was directed by K.C. Bascombe.
How long is Fear of the Dark?
Fear of the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Fear of the Dark released?
Fear of the Dark was released on September 28, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear of the Dark?
The main cast of Fear of the Dark includes Kevin Zegers, Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten, Charles Edwin Powell, Linda Purl.