The premise of Do not be afraid of the dark is not unlike many other thrillers, the family moved to their house to find some way is pursued / adverse inhabited by beings / things. Very little light is used in the old house, which has been renovated and still dark with small lights, as most thrillers are.
So of course he is the victim (s). We see a victim from the beginning, several decades ago. For the duration of the film, a sweet child Sally (Bailee Madison) is at its base. Although the movie buff will not reveal the identity of the antagonists (ghosts, monsters, etc), not to spoil it for you, do not worry --- or maybe he can not rest --- will make your skin crawl.
Initially, the young Sally seem attracted to this antagonist, which is a bit exaggerated, but children are darnedest things, then we follow. Like all thrillers go, the protagonist, for whatever reason (drugs, desire for attention, call history wolf), is thought to be imagining things, and their fears are dismissed as paranoia. This is true for little Sally. His father (Guy Pearce) and his new girlfriend Kim (Katie Holmes) feel that it acts in cooperation with disapproval Kim.Cue ubiquitous in actions that warranted the audience think "not to go", "What think- they? "and" you're crazy? "and your suspense is over.
What does it mean to not be afraid of the dark? The stage, though far from new, follows a classic pattern of suspense, and is effective in creating tension and anxiety throughout the film. Bailee Madison, undoubtedly the most promising actress in Hollywood once again demonstrates his dramatic range, and is stunning.