8-Feb-2012 - 59% Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark

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With the help of a dark fantasy screenplay by Guillermo del Toro, Troy Nixey's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is easily a watchable thriller.Highly misconstrued as a horror, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, while containing elements of a horror, doesn't play out like one. The 95 minute story is a tad slow, but the mystery behind the "fairies" contain beats by dre studio blue/red headphone high interest value from beginning to end.There aren't any scares to be had and the violence isn't overly intense or gruesome; however, there is just enough to back up an R rating. The CG and the design of the "fairies" is unique and nicely done. The film isn't shy about studio limited edition headphone champagne unleashing them either, although it does take a while for them to be fully revealed.Guy Pearce doesn't have much of a likable character, which is a disappointment because he isn't the villain of the picture. Katie Holmes on the other hand, becomes more engaging as the film progresses. The young Bailee Madison plays a convincing girl who is tormented by the creatures of the dark.Don't Be Afraid of the Dark's lack of plot details and heavy character development keeps it from being a great film, but a good fantasy thriller it still is. January 27, beats by dre studio Graffiti Limited Edition over-ear Headphone 2012

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