Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Name: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Released: 2019-08-08T00:00:00-04:00

PG-13 2019 Horror, Thriller · 1h 48m

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Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.

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Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. Stella Nicholls, a young aspiring writer with a penchant for the macabre, finds herself embroiled in a terrifying ordeal. After a prank gone awry on the town bully, Tommy Milner, Stella and her friends Auggie Hilderbrandt and Chuck Steinberg, venture into the supposedly haunted Bellows house. There, Stella discovers a mysterious book filled with disturbing stories, written in blood. As Stella reads aloud from the book, the stories begin to come to life, and her friends become the subjects of the terrifying tales. One by one, they fall victim to the monstrous creations born from Sarah Bellows' tormented past. Now Stella, along with Ramn Morales, a mysterious drifter, and her remaining friends must unravel the secrets of the Bellows family and find a way to stop the terrifying stories before they become their permanent reality.

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Directed by Andr vredal, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark features a talented cast bringing these chilling tales to life. Zoe Colletti shines as Stella Nicholls, a bookish and brave young woman who discovers the cursed book. Dean Norris delivers a compelling performance as Sheriff Milner, a stern lawman haunted by his own past. Michael Garza portrays Ramn Morales, a mysterious outsider with secrets of his own. Gabriel Rush plays Auggie Hilderbrandt, a loyal friend with a sweet tooth and a nervous disposition. Gil Bellows appears as Chief Turner, adding to the film's ensemble cast. Natalie Ganzhorn embodies Ruth Steinberg, adding another layer to the group of friends facing terrifying circumstances.

What people like about Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Critics and audiences alike have praised Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark for its effective scares, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of the source material. Many highlight the film's success in capturing the unsettling atmosphere of Alvin Schwartz's books, bringing the iconic monsters to life in horrifying detail. The practical effects were lauded for their artistry and effectiveness, offering a refreshing alternative to CGI-heavy horror films. Viewers appreciated the film's blend of suspense and genuine terror, making it a standout in the horror genre.

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Movie Score

65%

Released

August 8, 2019

Director

André Øvredal

Cast

Zoe Colletti, Dean Norris, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Gil Bellows, Natalie Ganzhorn

Genre

Horror, Thriller

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