We know you’re thinking it, so let’s just get right to it: Sadly, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, the upcoming film co-written and produced (but not directed — that’d be the job of newcomer Troy Nixey) by Guillermo del Toro, is not a remake of beloved nineties teen horror program Are You Afraid of the Dark? (One day!) That said, Don’t Be — which stars Bailee Madison as a little girl who goes to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie Holmes) in a creepy dilapidated mansion and then accidentally unleashes some evil from the basement — looks worthwhile all on its own. The new trailer is just a teaser, and for the most part makes a good amount of use of the word “dark” being in this movie’s title, but there should be enough ominous music and shrieking demon creatures to tide you over for now. Also: If Katie Holmes somehow turns out to be a bad guy, that would be awesome.
