Goosebumps

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Goosebumps

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Released Oct 16, 2015

1h 43m

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

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Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush). The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong.

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Critics Consensus

Goosebumps boasts more than enough of its spooky source material's kid-friendly charm to make up for some slightly scattershot humor and a hurried pace.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The triumvirate of young actors are charming but, inevitably, it's Mr Black who steals the show with his patented, hilarious bellowing. Will today's creepypasta kids still enjoy such silly fireside supernaturalism? We do hope so.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2016

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Black is in good form as the enigmatic Stine, but it is Minnette as Zach who impresses most.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 12, 2016

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Scroll.in

For the most part, the story sticks to a predictable narrative.

Feb 12, 2016

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

An amusing, if overstuffed adaptation of classic R.L. Stine tales. As the children's author, Black is solid and so is the FX, though the shrieking best friend performance by Ryan Lee quickly becomes grating and Hannah's resolution is wonky at best.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 24, 2023

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Olly Richards

NME (New Musical Express)

The film adaptation of R.L. Stine's classic horror novels is shockingly enjoyable.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 8, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Will tickle your funny-bone more than raise any actual goosebumps, but it's a fun throwback to the kind of teenage thriller best enjoyed at a Saturday afternoon matinee movie with a large box of popcorn and a Coke.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2021

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Audience Member

I enjoyed this movie so much when I was younger and would watch it on repeat. Still a good movie to watch today.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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dominic p

This is the best live action Sony pictures animation and a great tribute to the goosebumps franchise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Audience Member

Goosebumps is an entertaining, fantasy comedy that sure won't scare you out of your shoes, but will execute in a fun storyline for the family.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Nathan M

An amazing movie. It greatly depicted the classic Goosebumps books in one funny, action packed films. Deserves a 86%

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Lucas M

It was good it was mu favorite holiday movie I liked slappy the dummy it was good the werewolf was my favirote monster.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Michael P

The movie was mediocre but entertaining. The ending was the worst part, the development of the main character went straight out of the window when they made something fake "real". Just so he can be happy?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Synopsis

Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush). The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong.

Director: Rob Letterman
Producer: Deborah A. Forte, Neal H. Moritz
Screenwriter: Darren Lemke
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: LStar Capital, Original Film, Sony Pictures Animation, Scholastic Entertainment Inc., Village Roadshow Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Scary Intense Creature Action)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $80.1M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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