Don't be Afraid of the Dark produced by Guillermo del Toro

[Biojex]

Looks good and creepy.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Just saw this and liked it a lot. The performances are strong (yes, even Katie) and it's got a great creepy vibe.

One "flaw" though - they show the creatures too much.

I was discussing with someone after the film - back in the day before CGI they didn't show creatures because they'd be laughable, as they were in the original TV movie this film is based on.

Now that we can put on screen pretty much anything that anyone can imagine filmmakers feel like they should show their great creature designs. But as Stephen King always said - it's what you don't see that's far scarier than what you do see.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Just saw this and liked it a lot.

Was it a special screening? I thought this was out on Sept. 9?

 

[GrueSam]

Totally agree, Dave. And agree with Stephen King too, of course!

Sara and I saw it last night and thought the same thing. So wish we didn't see the creatures so often and getting very tired of everything being CGI. But it was entertaining and effective at times- we actually squirmed some! Liked its atmosphere too.

BTW- it opened up here last night, in Los Angeles...

 

[Devil_666]

Was it a special screening? I thought this was out on Sept. 9?

U.S. Release was August 26th.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

U.S. Release was August 26th.

Thanks, I need to do better research.

 

[furystorm]

I was discussing with someone after the film - back in the day before CGI they didn't show creatures because they'd be laughable, as they were in the original TV movie this film is based on.

Now that we can put on screen pretty much anything that anyone can imagine filmmakers feel like they should show their great creature designs. But as Stephen King always said - it's what you don't see that's far scarier than what you do see.

This pretty much sums up how I felt about the experience. I'm glad I was able to see it as I'll be way busier very soon. But about halfway through I had this feeling like GDT and the gang were going to pull it off and not show "too much." Then it started happening a bit more and a bit more until they were in full reveal mode.

Still, I would call this one sufficiently creepy. Loved the little girl too!

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Was it a special screening? I thought this was out on Sept. 9?

I got this mixed up with the Sept. 9 release of "Contagion."

 

[Phil Sierra]

I seen the previews and it looks decent so I'll check it out tomorrow. I'm in Venice Beach, CA visiting so I just need to find a nice clean theater around here that's playing it.

 

[Mr.Zero]

I love del toro movies but this one left me scratching my head "what's up with the ending?" I enjoyed fright night more

 

[azurepred]

Totally agree, Dave. And agree with Stephen King too, of course!

Sara and I saw it last night and thought the same thing. So wish we didn't see the creatures so often and getting very tired of everything being CGI. But it was entertaining and effective at times- we actually squirmed some! Liked its atmosphere too.

BTW- it opened up here last night, in Los Angeles...

that sucks that they showed the creatures too much, but it sounds like it's still a likeable film cause I really liked the trailer a lot

 

[Darklord Dave]

I love del toro movies but this one left me scratching my head "what's up with the ending?" I enjoyed fright night more

Spoiler

What do you mean? I didn't see that ending coming, yet made sense for the characters. If you mean - why did the creature have Katie's voice? That's why they must take a human every time they come up - they don't eat them, they change into a creature. That's how they reproduce.

 

[Kuzeh]

Finally saw this movie!!
I loved it!! There were some loop-holes here and there, but overall I thought it was a very clever story and loved the ending!!
I agree with Dave, it was pretty clear IMO...
The house was a character in itself! The cinematography was beautiful, and I thought the overall acting was great, including the girl, she did an awesome job!

 

[furystorm]

It was awesome and sufficiently creepy, yep, and I forsee owning the blu in the future too.

 

[EVILFACE]

Thought the movie was alright. Gave it a 6/10.

It did have great atmosphere. But I thought it was too long.

I agree with Dave's spoiler, that is how they replace their numbers.