Afraid of the Dark Soundtrack (

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Rating: 5.80/10 from 1300 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Solo en la oscuridad
Title in Italiano:

Occhi nel buio
Title in Português:

Afraid of the Dark

Synopsis

Lucas is a little boy who's going blind. The only thing that could save his eyesight is a risky eye operation that could either fix his eyes or blind him for good. Scared, lonely and half-blind, he lets his subconscious fears and desires and grim imagination run loose. He spends a lot of his time spying on people and visiting the local graveyard and the mausoleum.

He starts seeing a creepy serial killer everywhere in town, who goes after blind women and stabs them in the eyes. Lucas doesn't tell anyone about this, not even his police officer father. He also starts seeing other people, who are not blind, as if they were blind. Lucas also develops an unhealthy interest in his much older stepsister, who is about to get married and leave their family home, and becomes jealous of her husband to be.

Things culminate when he sees a dog he believes to be rabid, and when his pregnant mother finally gives birth to his baby sister. Can Lucas return from the brink of sanity and what, if anything, of the things he sees is real?

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User reviews

Kimberly Lee
2/10

The musical choices in the film's score often felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the tension and psychological complexity of Lucas' inner turmoil. It lacked originality and failed to create a memorable impact on the audience.

Kenneth Anderson
6/10

The music in Afraid of the Dark effectively underscores the themes of isolation and paranoia present in the narrative. The score enhances the feeling of being lost in a world of shadows and unknown dangers, mirroring Lucas' own experiences.

Edward Lewis
3/10

The soundtrack of Afraid of the Dark felt disconnected from the emotional depth of the storyline. The music did not effectively capture the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of Lucas' dark and twisted imagination.

Nancy Wright
7/10

The emotional resonance of the music mirrors Lucas's internal struggles and fears, effectively drawing the audience into his world and making us empathize with his difficult journey.

Emily Brown
5/10

The use of haunting melodies and dissonant chords in the soundtrack enhances the psychological aspects of the story, reflecting Lucas' inner turmoil and fear. The music helps to convey the character's descent into darkness and confusion.

Betty Adams
8/10

The soundtrack of Afraid of the Dark perfectly captures the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the movie. The haunting melodies and chilling tones enhance the sense of fear and tension throughout the film.

Mark Hernandez
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Afraid of the Dark complements the film's visuals and narrative, enhancing the emotional impact of key scenes. The music succeeds in immersing the audience in Lucas' nightmarish journey, adding depth and intensity to the storytelling.

Susan Jones
5/10

The soundtrack's incorporation of subtle sounds like whispers and distant screams adds an extra layer of tension to the film, creating a sense of foreboding and uncertainty. These elements contribute to the overall sense of dread that permeates the story.

James Carter
5/10

The soundtrack of Afraid of the Dark effectively captures the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the film. The music sets a tone of unease and mystery that keeps the audience on edge throughout the movie.

Robert Anderson
7/10

The use of subtle instrumentation and ambient sounds adds an extra layer of depth to the storyline, creating a sense of unease and mystery that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

Donald Mitchell
2/10

The use of generic horror sound effects in the soundtrack of Afraid of the Dark felt cliché and predictable, detracting from the overall immersion in the film's narrative. The music did not succeed in creating a sense of unease or fear that would have complemented the psychological themes of the story.