‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ premiere

Katie Holmes was among the cast and crew gathered in New York on Monday to celebrate the Aug. 26 opening of "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark." Holmes plays Kim, who moves into a haunted house with her boyfriend Alex (Guy Pearce).

Katie Holmes was among the cast and crew gathered in New York on Monday to celebrate the Aug. 26 opening of “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” Holmes plays Kim, who moves into a haunted house with her boyfriend Alex (Guy Pearce). (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

March 17, 2014 9:52 PM PT

'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' premiere

Bailee Madison stars as Sally, Alex’s daughter and the prime target of the creatures in the house. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' premiere

Troy Nixey directed the thriller. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' premiere

Writer and producer Guillermo del Toro. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' premiere

Holmes, left, and Madison pose for photographers on the red carpet. (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' premiere

Cast and crew Holmes, Madison, del Toro and Nixey together at Walter Reade Theater. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)