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Scary Stories

Play trailer 1:44 Poster for Scary Stories Released Jul 16, 2019 1h 22m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Filmmaker Cody Meirick examines the history and cultural impact of the horror book series "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by author Alvin Schwartz.
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Kristy Puchko Pajiba Littered with garbled audio, facile arguments, and astoundingly poor production values, the film feels cheap, lazy, and opportunistic... Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter An informative and entertaining warm-up to the upcoming feature film adaptation. Apr 25, 2019 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The meandering approach to Scary Stories, combined with a less-than-compelling group of interviewees, makes this a very long 84-minute documentary. Rated: 1/4 Feb 26, 2022 Full Review Dax Ebaben Bloody Disgusting This adoring, enlightening, and engrossing look back at some of the most groundbreaking, frightening books in the history of children's literature is surprisingly full of heart. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 31, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com An immensely fun and satisfying experience that will make you want to bury yourself into Schwartz's unique and inspired world. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 21, 2020 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Fans of the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series will delight in Cody Meirick's documentary ... because of how it takes the time to create context for the stories themselves. Rated: 4/5 Jul 26, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Russell H Interesting documentary on books I remember as a kid Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Brad P Scary Stories is a wonderful celebration of Alvin Schwartz's macabre works. Engaging and thought-provoking, without using nostalgia as a crutch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/03/23 Full Review Audience Member it was really good, interesting plot, great monster adaptation from the original books, good acting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting documentary about my favorite childhood books. Not only did I learn more about the author, illustrator, and the folklore on which these stories are based, but this documentary makes a good point on censorship and children's imaginations. I have so many good memories of reading these stories with my friends as a kid. Now, I just need to find where my old books are... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I think people thought this was a movie of the stories..its a synopsis of the book and how it came to be, about the author. And its great! So fascinating, great documentary about how a childhood classic came to be! I For a trip down memory lane, and some things I didn't know about the stories.. this movie will have best of both worlds! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting to see how these books inspired others and how they came about. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Cody Meirick examines the history and cultural impact of the horror book series "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by author Alvin Schwartz.
Director
Cody Meirick
Producer
Cody Meirick
Distributor
Wild Eye Releasing
Production Co
Giant Thumb Studios
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 16, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 10, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
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