Scary Stories (2018) Documentary
Scary Stories (2018) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.09/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.7/10
Scary Stories Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot 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 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.
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Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
Website: http://www.scarystoriesdoc.com/
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Scary Stories Release Dates VOD: May 07, 2019, Digital HD: May 07, 2019, DVD: May 07, 2019
Producers: Donna Davies, Cody Meirick
Musicians: E.K. Wimmer
Cinematographers: Brenton Oechsle
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Scary Stories (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
Scary Stories Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin Schwartz | ... | Self (archiveFootage) |
| R.L. Stine | ... | Self |
| Peter Schwartz | ... | Self |
| Bruce Coville | ... | Self |
| Q.L. Pearce | ... | Self |
| Maria Tatar | ... | Self |
| Amelia Cotter | ... | Self - Author / Interviewee |
| Emily J. Knox | ... | Self |
| Debbie Dadey | ... | Self |
| Tracey Dils | ... | Self |
| Betsy Johnson | ... | Self |
| Chris Larsen | ... | Self |
| Barbara Schwartz | ... | Self |
| Daniel Schwartz | ... | Self |
| Adam Selzer | ... | Self |
| Sandy Vrabel | ... | Self |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Alvin Schwartz – Self (archiveFootage)
- R.L. Stine (b. October 8, 1943) – Self
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Eric Affabee | Zachary Blue | Jovail Bob Stine | Jovial Bob Stine - Peter Schwartz – Self
- Bruce Coville – Self
- Q.L. Pearce – Self
- Maria Tatar – Self
- Amelia Cotter – Self - Author / Interviewee
- Emily J. Knox – Self
- Debbie Dadey – Self
- Tracey Dils – Self
- Betsy Johnson – Self
- Chris Larsen – Self
- Barbara Schwartz – Self
- Daniel Schwartz – Self
- Adam Selzer – Self
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