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    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

    • 20192019
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 48min
    IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
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    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    It's 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind...but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time -- stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying home.
    Trailer1:38
    15 Videos
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    AdventureHorrorMystery

    On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories.On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories.On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories.On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories.On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories.

    • Director
      • André Øvredal
    • Writers
      • Dan Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Kevin Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Guillermo del Toro(screen story by)
    • Stars
      • Zoe Margaret Colletti
      • Michael Garza
      • Gabriel Rush
    Top credits
    • Director
      • André Øvredal
    • Writers
      • Dan Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Kevin Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Guillermo del Toro(screen story by)
    • Stars
      • Zoe Margaret Colletti
      • Michael Garza
      • Gabriel Rush
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 676User reviews
    • 271Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos15

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    Teaser: Pale Lady
    Trailer 0:11
    Teaser: Pale Lady
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
    Trailer 2:31
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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    How to Survive a Horror Movie in 2019
    Clip 2:35
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    How 'Pan's Labyrinth' Inspired 'Scary Stories'
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    Teaser: Red Spot
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    Teaser: Jangly Man
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    Teaser: Jangly Man

    Photos256

    Michael Garza in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Zoe Margaret Colletti and Michael Garza in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Michael Garza in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Michael Garza in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Zoe Margaret Colletti and Michael Garza in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Zoe Margaret Colletti in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Zoe Margaret Colletti and Michael Garza at an event for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    André Øvredal and Guillermo del Toro at an event for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, and Austin Zajur at an event for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    André Øvredal, Guillermo del Toro, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Gabriel Rush, Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Austin Zajur, and Natalie Ganzhorn at an event for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

    Top cast

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    Zoe Margaret Colletti
    Zoe Margaret Colletti
    • Stella Nichollsas Stella Nicholls
    Michael Garza
    Michael Garza
    • Ramon Moralesas Ramon Morales
    Gabriel Rush
    • Auggie Hilderbrandtas Auggie Hilderbrandt
    Austin Abrams
    Austin Abrams
    • Tommy Milneras Tommy Milner
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Roy Nichollsas Roy Nicholls
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Chief Turneras Chief Turner
    Austin Zajur
    Austin Zajur
    • Chuck Steinbergas Chuck Steinberg
    Natalie Ganzhorn
    Natalie Ganzhorn
    • Ruth Steinbergas Ruth Steinberg
    Lorraine Toussaint
    Lorraine Toussaint
    • Lou Louas Lou Lou
    Kathleen Pollard
    Kathleen Pollard
    • Sarah Bellowsas Sarah Bellows
    Deborah Pollitt
    • Mrs. Steinbergas Mrs. Steinberg
    Victoria Fodor
    • Mrs. Milneras Mrs. Milner
    Marie Ward
    Marie Ward
    • Mrs. Hilderbrandtas Mrs. Hilderbrandt
    Mark Steger
    Mark Steger
    • Harold the Scarecrowas Harold the Scarecrow…
    Javier Botet
    Javier Botet
    • Big Toe Corpseas Big Toe Corpse
    Troy James
    Troy James
    • Jangly Manas Jangly Man
    Kyle Labine
    Kyle Labine
    • Deputy Hobbsas Deputy Hobbs
    David Tompa
    David Tompa
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • Director
      • André Øvredal
    • Writers
      • Dan Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Kevin Hageman(screenplay by)
      • Guillermo del Toro(screen story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    It's 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind...but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying tomb. —Anonymous
    scarecrowhaunted bookhaunted housemonsterhospital399 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Based on the iconic book series.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for terror/violence, disturbing images, thematic elements, language including racial epithets, and brief sexual references.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Contortionist Troy James, who appeared on America's Got Talent, portrayed the Jangly Man. CGI enhanced the movements of his face, but he performed the movements of walking backwards and crawling upside down himself.
    • Goofs
      The audio/footage of "Night of the Living Dead" playing at the drive-in don't match up with each other, and the film's scenes are shown out of order.
    • Quotes

      Stella Nicholls: Stories hurt, stories heal.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Scary Stories Tell in the Dark (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Season of the Witch
      Written by Donovan (as Donovan Leitch)

      Performed by Donovan

      Courtesy of The state51 Conspiracy Ltd & Epic Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

      [plays during the opening montage]

    User reviews676

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    An enjoyable flick - but more then that? Nah
    It was ok. Seriously tho, this movie was not bad, but it was not very good either. Its a completely enjoyable flick, but doesnt really bring anything new. There was not one scene where i even felt a twinge of fear, so if you are there for the horror, look somewhere else. Cgi was ok, could have been done practically, but to no surprise they didnt choose that route. The movie feels very slow phased at some moments, something that led me to yawn several times. When the climax finally happens, it - wait a minute? What climax? There wasnt one.
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    • jonatan_juntunen
    • Aug 9, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện Kinh Dị Lúc Nửa Đêm
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • CBS Films
      • Entertainment One
      • Roling Hills Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,947,075
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,915,346
      • Aug 11, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $104,545,505
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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