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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

1973·74 min

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Directed by John Newland

HorrorTV 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.

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Sally Farnham

Alex Farnham

William Demarest

Mr. Harris

Barbara Anderson

Joan Kahn

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Writer

Allen S. Epstein

Producer

Billy Goldenberg

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

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Policeman

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Tom Henderson

Bob

Anne

Elizabeth St. Clair

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Robert Priester

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) is about a young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

Who directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

John Newland directed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973).

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