Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Now you see them, now you don't...now you die.

1973 · 74 min · ★ 6.1 · Horror, TV Movie

A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

Directed by John Newland · Written by Nigel McKeand

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