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title: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-be-afraid-of-the-dark-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 46261
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-be-afraid-of-the-dark-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A girl discovers sinister creatures in her new home."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric mansion setting
- Blend of horror and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may limit character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains supernatural horror elements and may be unsettling for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, fantasy, thriller, creepy, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A young girl moves in with her father and his new girlfriend and discovers creatures in the house that want to claim her.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as fantasy, horror, and thriller.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on November 6, 2010.

### Q: Where was the film shot?
It was filmed at the Drusilla Mansion in Mount Macedon and in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

### Q: Is it an international co‑production?
Yes, it is a co‑production between the United States, Australia, and Mexico.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Don't Be Afraid of the Dark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46261)
- [Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Be_Afraid_of_the_Dark_(2010_film))
- [Afraid of the Dark (2012) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/865857-afraid-of-the-dark/prehled/)

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