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Afraid of the Dark

5.719911h 31mRMovieDramaFantasyHorror

A little boy, obsessed with blindness and violence, slowly gets trapped in his own delusions.

DirectorMark Peploe
WritersMark Peploe·Frederick Seidel
ProducersSylvaine Sainderichin·Laurie Parker

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Cast · Directed by Mark Peploe

BK
Ben Keyworth
Lucas
JFJames Fox
James Fox
Frank
FAFanny Ardant
Fanny Ardant
Miriam
CHClare Holman
Clare Holman
Rose
PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Tony
RSRobert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Dan Burns
SWSusan Wooldridge
Susan Wooldridge
Lucy Trent
RKRosalind Knight
Rosalind Knight
Edith
DTDavid Thewlis
David Thewlis
Locksmith / Tom Miller
CMCatriona MacColl
Catriona MacColl
Blind Woman
HMHilary Mason
Hilary Mason
Basement Woman
SBSheila Burrell
Sheila Burrell
Meg

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Afraid of the Dark — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Afraid of the Dark?

Afraid of the Dark is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Afraid of the Dark on Netflix?

No, Afraid of the Dark is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and The Roku Channel.

Is Afraid of the Dark on Amazon Prime Video?

Afraid of the Dark isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Afraid of the Dark for free?

Afraid of the Dark is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.