“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” is a film made in 2010 that mixes elements of fantasy and horror. It’s a story about a young girl who, after moving with her dad and his girlfriend, thinks she has set free creatures from an ash pit in the basement of her new house. The movie was directed by Troy Nixey and features actors like Bruce Gleeson, Eddie Ritchard, and Garry McDonald.
Where it Filmed?
The production of the movie was done at different locations in Victoria, Australia. Some of the specific sites include Mount Macedon, Melbourne, and the Central City Studios based in Melbourne. The official commencement of the filming was reported to be in July 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Gleeson | Buggy Driver |
| Garry McDonald | Blackwood |
| Bailee Madison | Sally |
| Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen | Airport Cart Driver |
| Katie Holmes | Kim |
| Guy Pearce | Alex |
| Jack Thompson | Harris |
| Julia Blake | Mrs. Underhill |
| David Tocci | Workman |
| Lance Drisdale | Policeman |
| Nicholas Bell | Psychiatrist |
| Libby Gott | Nurse |
| James Mackay | Librarian |
| Alan Dale | Charles Jacoby |
| Trudy Hellier | Evelyn Jacoby |
| Terry Kenwrick | Bill |
| Grant Piro | Creature (voice) |
| Todd MacDonald | Creature (voice) |
| Angus Smallwood | Creature (voice) |
| Dylan Young | Creature (voice) |
| Guillermo del Toro | Creature (voice) |
| Abbe Holmes | Joanne (voice) |
| Richard Davine | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Lisa N Edwards | Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Kim Ross | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie length is 1 hour 39 minutes.
- The film was officially shown for the first time in Iceland on March 11, 2011.
- Some key characters in the movie include Buggy Driver played by Bruce Gleeson, housekeeper played by Eddie Ritchard, Blackwood by Garry McDonald, and Sally by Bailee Madison.
- There was a bit of recognition for the film in form of awards, as it had one win and four nominations.
- The film was quite engaging as it had 298 user reviews and 273 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia
- Latitude: -37.399641
- Longitude: 144.5884001
- Place ID: ChIJUyBfojgd12oR8ICgMKR5BQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mount Macedon VIC 3441, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Location Name: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Latitude: -37.8136276
- Longitude: 144.9630576
- Place ID: ChIJ90260rVG1moRkM2MIXVWBAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Melbourne VIC, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Location Name: Central City Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Latitude: -37.8065421
- Longitude: 144.9605946
- Place ID: ChIJ4yAZVzNd1moRkscfwqGMYPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 53 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
