Scary Stories

Name: Scary Stories
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 26, 2019
Duration: 84 min
Cast: Alvin Schwartz, Amelia Cotter, Barbara Schwartz, Betsy Johnson, Bruce Coville

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Wild Eye Releasing | Release Date (Streaming): April 26, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Alvin Schwartz, Amelia Cotter, Barbara Schwartz, Betsy Johnson, Bruce Coville, Chris Larsen, Daniel Schwartz, Debbie Dadey, Peter Schwartz, Q.L. Pearce, Tracey Dils

Summary: Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconicExplore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature. Scary Stories features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz, to fellow children's book horror authors like R.L Stine "Goosebumps" and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the various times in which the books were banned or targeted by parent and religious groups as 'satanic' or otherwise too macabre for its targeted teen scholastic audience.… Expand

Director: Cody Meirick

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 84 min

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Frank Scheck

Apr 26, 2019

Those who grew up reading Scary Stores to Tell in the Dark will no doubt be thrilled by this cinematic tribute. And those who didn't may find themselves compelled to read the books to find out for themselves what all the fuss is about. Read full review

Noel Murray

Apr 25, 2019

At its best, Scary Stories explains why these books endure: because they let their young audience know that even in their worst nightmares, they’re not alone. Read full review

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