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Afraid of the Dark (1991)

R 91 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Horror  -   22 January 1992 (France)
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A little boy, obsessed with blindness and violence, slowly gets trapped in his own delusions.

Director:

Mark Peploe
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Fox ...
Frank
Fanny Ardant ...
Miriam
Paul McGann Paul McGann ...
Tony Dalton
Clare Holman Clare Holman ...
Rose
Robert Stephens Robert Stephens ...
Dan Burns
Susan Wooldridge Susan Wooldridge ...
Lucy Trent
David Thewlis ...
Locksmith / Tom Miller
Ben Keyworth Ben Keyworth ...
Lucas
Catriona MacColl Catriona MacColl ...
Blind Woman
Hilary Mason Hilary Mason ...
Basement Woman
Sheila Burrell Sheila Burrell ...
Meg
Star Acri Star Acri ...
1st Girl at Wedding
Niven Boyd Niven Boyd ...
Ice-Cream Man
Tiffany Bryant Tiffany Bryant ...
Tess
Frances Cuka Frances Cuka ...
Mrs. Dalton
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Storyline

A young boy, facing impending surgery on his eyes to try to stave off blindness, wanders his quiet London neighborhood. The only problem is he believes that a slasher is stalking blind women. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Boy | Blindness | Slasher | West London | Dog  | See more »

Taglines:

You can't escape what you can't see.

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and a scene of sensuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Double vue See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Feature film directing debut for Mark Peploe. See more »

Connections

References Ghostbusters (1984) See more »