Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Darkbook series, will be released on DVD July 16 via Wild Eye Releasing.
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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.
Now you can win the Win the DVD of Scary Stories. We Are Movie Geeks has two copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what your favorite scary movie is. (mine’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre). It’s so easy!
1. You Must Be A Us Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To Us Addresses. No P.O. Boxes. No Duplicate Addresses.
2. Winner Will Be Chosen From All Qualifying Entries.
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.
- 9/4/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Features: Amelia Cotter, Bruce Coville, Debbie Dadey, Tracey Dils, Betsy Johnson, Chris Larsen, Q.L. Pearce, Alvin Schwartz, Barbara Schwartz , Adam Selzer, R.L. Stine | Directed by Cody Meirick
Put out by Wild Eye Releasing, Scary Stories peaked my interest because I’m a huge fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and horror novels, including those from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and also including those aimed at young readers. Whether it was Scary Stories, Point Horror or other dark tales, there’s something about children’s horror fiction from days gone by that is really nostalgic to me, and some of it is really enjoyable too. The teen classic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, though (which will soon see an adaptation produced by Guillermo Del Toro), has to be one of the pinnacles and most well-loved of the genre, and this documentary explores it, with interviews and history about the books,...
Put out by Wild Eye Releasing, Scary Stories peaked my interest because I’m a huge fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and horror novels, including those from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and also including those aimed at young readers. Whether it was Scary Stories, Point Horror or other dark tales, there’s something about children’s horror fiction from days gone by that is really nostalgic to me, and some of it is really enjoyable too. The teen classic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, though (which will soon see an adaptation produced by Guillermo Del Toro), has to be one of the pinnacles and most well-loved of the genre, and this documentary explores it, with interviews and history about the books,...
- 6/27/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
For those of you who grew up with Alvin Schwartz’ iconic horror book series, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark in your lives, there’s a new documentary that’s been made that you’re going to appreciate.
The doc is called Scary Stories and it will “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.”
The doc was directed by Cody Meirick and it 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...
The doc is called Scary Stories and it will “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.”
The doc was directed by Cody Meirick and it 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...
- 4/11/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark feature film (co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro) on the way, there couldn't be a better time for a deep dive into the cultural impact of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell’s haunting children's books. Director Cody Meirick provides just that with his new documentary Scary Stories, which has been given an April 26th theatrical release date from Wild Eye Releasing, and we have a look at the trailer and key art to give you an idea of what to expect from the documentary that includes over 40 interviews (including horror legend R.L. Stine).
Following its release in select theaters, Scary Stories will be unleashed on VOD on May 7th, followed by a DVD release on July 16th. We have the full press release below for more details, and you can also read our Q&A with director Cody Meirick and...
Following its release in select theaters, Scary Stories will be unleashed on VOD on May 7th, followed by a DVD release on July 16th. We have the full press release below for more details, and you can also read our Q&A with director Cody Meirick and...
- 4/10/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Joseph Baxter Apr 10, 2019
With the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark arriving soon, a documentary will chronicle the controversy surrounding the original books.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the legendary horror book series, is set for a pop culture resurgence that's decades in the making as the August-scheduled Guillermo del Toro-produced live-action film attempts to vivify the dormant childhood nightmares of generations. However, there’s some crucial context pertaining to the film’s literary source material, which became a constant target by book-ban brigades across the country over the nightmarish imagery of its illustrations.
Fortuitously, director Cody Meirick has put together a documentary, titled in full Scary Stories: The Story of the Books that Frightened a Generation, which serves as an effective primer ahead of the live-action adaptation film’s release.
Scary Stories Documentary Trailer
The trailer for the Scary Stories documentary bombards you with a...
With the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark arriving soon, a documentary will chronicle the controversy surrounding the original books.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the legendary horror book series, is set for a pop culture resurgence that's decades in the making as the August-scheduled Guillermo del Toro-produced live-action film attempts to vivify the dormant childhood nightmares of generations. However, there’s some crucial context pertaining to the film’s literary source material, which became a constant target by book-ban brigades across the country over the nightmarish imagery of its illustrations.
Fortuitously, director Cody Meirick has put together a documentary, titled in full Scary Stories: The Story of the Books that Frightened a Generation, which serves as an effective primer ahead of the live-action adaptation film’s release.
Scary Stories Documentary Trailer
The trailer for the Scary Stories documentary bombards you with a...
- 4/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Guillermo del Toro is currently writing and producing a feature film based on the classic horror book series Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, but there’s another film in development!
Wild Eye Releasing has picked up the rights to a documentary being developed called Scary Stories, which is about Alvin Schwartz’s horror book series that many of us grew up with.
The film comes from director Cody Meirick and the plan is get give it a theatrical release in 2019, around the same time that Del Toro’s film comes out.
The doc is said to include more “than 40 interviews including Schwartz’s family members and fellow Ya horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, as well as folklorists, artists and fans.”
Schwartz wrote the three volume series and those books were creepily illustrated by Stephen Gammell. My brothers and I loved reading these...
Wild Eye Releasing has picked up the rights to a documentary being developed called Scary Stories, which is about Alvin Schwartz’s horror book series that many of us grew up with.
The film comes from director Cody Meirick and the plan is get give it a theatrical release in 2019, around the same time that Del Toro’s film comes out.
The doc is said to include more “than 40 interviews including Schwartz’s family members and fellow Ya horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, as well as folklorists, artists and fans.”
Schwartz wrote the three volume series and those books were creepily illustrated by Stephen Gammell. My brothers and I loved reading these...
- 11/16/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark feature film (co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro) on the way from CBS Films and eOne, there couldn't be a better time for a deep dive into the cultural impact of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell’s beloved children's books. Director Cody Meirick provides just that with his new documentary Scary Stories, which has now secured a distributor.
Deadline reports that Wild Eye Releasing picked up global rights to the Scary Stories documentary, with a theatrical release planned for 2019.
Brimming with more than 40 interviews, Scary Stories examines the seemingly endless influence of Schwartz and Gammell’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book trilogy. From R.L. Stine to Alvin's son Peter to librarians and scholars who fought to keep the book from being banned from young readers, Scary Stories truly takes an all-encompassing look at how special these books are to generations of readers.
Deadline reports that Wild Eye Releasing picked up global rights to the Scary Stories documentary, with a theatrical release planned for 2019.
Brimming with more than 40 interviews, Scary Stories examines the seemingly endless influence of Schwartz and Gammell’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book trilogy. From R.L. Stine to Alvin's son Peter to librarians and scholars who fought to keep the book from being banned from young readers, Scary Stories truly takes an all-encompassing look at how special these books are to generations of readers.
- 11/14/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Wild Eye Releasing has acquired worldwide rights to Scary Stories, a documentary about Alvin Schwartz’s 1980s-penned Ya book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The film from director Cody Meirick will now get a theatrical release in 2019, timed to the expected release of the Guillermo del Toro-produced feature adaptation of the books set to hit big screens via CBS Films and eOne.
The docu, which was partly crowd-funded, features more than 40 interviews including Schwartz’s family members and fellow Ya horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, as well as folklorists, artists and fans.
The three-volume series, written by Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell from 1981-1991, featured short horror stories for kids that were adapted from folklore and urban legends — it was the intro to the genre for a swath of kids in that generation. Some parent groups and school...
The docu, which was partly crowd-funded, features more than 40 interviews including Schwartz’s family members and fellow Ya horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, as well as folklorists, artists and fans.
The three-volume series, written by Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell from 1981-1991, featured short horror stories for kids that were adapted from folklore and urban legends — it was the intro to the genre for a swath of kids in that generation. Some parent groups and school...
- 11/14/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
I remember when I was about eight or nine years old, I found Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in my elementary school’s library. Naturally, I became obsessed with them and I plowed through the book and its two sequels in record time for a kid who watched exponentially more movies than he read books. Craving more, I asked my dad to find me other scary books just like them. The problem was that there weren’t any books just like them. None of them had the authentic feeling of creepiness that oozed from Schwartz’s folklore-based tales combined with Gammell’s delightfully disturbing illustrations. I tried to explain to my dad why the books with cartoon vampires and werewolves on the covers were not the same as Scary Stories, but at that age I didn’t have the capacity to articulate what...
- 10/16/2018
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
One of the most exciting genre celebrations in recent years, the Salem Horror Fest kicks off on October 4th, and Daily Dead is thrilled to be a media sponsor of the 10-day event, which will include our conversation with George C. Romero (son of legendary filmmaker George A. Romero), a Daily Dead Trivia Tweetup, and a wide range of screenings, including the New England premiere of Scary Stories, a new documentary exploring the intriguing history and modern-day impact of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books. Ahead of the documentary's Salem Horror Fest screening on Sunday, October 6th, we caught up with director Cody Meirick for our latest Q&A feature to discuss interviewing R.L. Stine for the film, his personal favorite story from the book series, and the most intriguing details he learned about the Scary Stories books and their creators.
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- 10/2/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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