The Los Angeles Film Festival came to a close Sunday with the premiere of writer and producer Guillermo del Toro's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, the Los Angeles Times reports. The film stars actors Guy Pearce, Katie Holmes and 11-year-old Bailee Madison.
Although the original teleplay of the same name did not feature a child, del Toro added young Sally (Madison) to the Gothic tale as a way to introduce his 9-year-old self into the film, Reuters reports.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is set to release in theaters August 26 nationwide.
Take a look at photos from the June 26 premiere below.
Cast member Katie Holmes arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California June 26, 2011.ReutersCast member actress Bailee Madison arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.ReutersCast member co-writer and producer Guillermo del Toro arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.ReutersCast members co-writer and producer Guillermo del Toro (L), actresses Katie Holmes (R) and Bailee Madison arrive at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California June 26, 2011.ReutersCast member actor Ron Perlman arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.ReutersDirector Troy Nixey arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.ReutersCast member actress Bailee Madison arrives at the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.Reuters
