Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019, Mystery and thriller/Horror, 1h 51m
231 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Like the bestselling series of books that inspired it, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark opens a creepy gateway into horror for younger genre enthusiasts. Read critic reviews
Where to watch
Show all servicesRate And Review
-
What did you think of the movie? (optional)
You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.
You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.
What did you think of the movie? (optional)
How did you buy your ticket?
-
Fandango
-
AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew
-
Cinemark Coming Soon
We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.
-
Regal Coming Soon
We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.
-
Theater box office or somewhere else
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Videos
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Photos
Movie Info
Cast & Crew
Stella Nicholls
Ramon Morales
Auggie Hilderbrandt
Tommy Milner
Roy Nicholls
Chief Turner
News & Interviews for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Critic Reviews for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
All Critics (231) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (179) | Rotten (52)
-
This is a solid horror movie, thanks to its source material, its freakish monsters, its definite jump scares and good performances by Colletti and Garza.
October 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
The plot takes many twists with an ingeniously designed set of monsters creating havoc at regular intervals.
September 25, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
The film... is a loving and faithful adaptation, even if it gets lost in its attempt to wrap the whole thing up in a neat metaphor.
August 30, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It's slightly baggy, and could deal with some reigning in, but the characters are well-done, and you like the stories...it writes itself into the fiction, and it's good filmmaking...
August 30, 2019 | Full Review… -
The genre tropes are all alive and well and Scary Stories delivers them with élan but the dispiriting ending hangs over everything like a pall.
August 29, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Proof, once again, that a creaky floorboard, judiciously used, is worth more than any expensive digital trickery.
August 26, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
-
Oct 28, 2020Based off a kids book of very short stories, the movie picks a handful of them and gives them the full horror movie upgrade. Another great movie from André Øvredal of "Troll Hunter" and the "Autopsy of Jane Doe."Mark B Super Reviewer
-
Apr 27, 2020Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a mediocre horror film from Guillermo del Toro. Based on the popular book series, a group of misfit teenagers explore a haunted house where they find a book belonging to a witch that begins to write stories in blood foretelling each of their deaths. The script is pretty formulaic and the creatures are rather tame (kind of what you'd expect from a kids book series). Still, the sets and costumes are well done and set the right tone and feel for the time period. And there's a powerful message about the power of storytelling. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark has its problems, but it's entertaining and delivers a few chills.Dann M Super Reviewer
-
Jan 07, 2020The film is stylish and offers some interesting story beats for the adaptation. Impressive horror troupes can't overcome a forced storyline though, but knowing the source material, they did quite well. The film feels like a series starter, and in this day and age, it's starting to grow tiresome. The story is contained with the ending, but there has been little news regarding sequels. The characters are well cast and I thought the historic setting was fitting. I did enjoy the film, even if the story was needlessly complicated for its target audience. The filmmaker and writers were creative and respectful to the source material, and on that front they have done very well. The film won't be for everyone, some truly creepy moments here. It's nice to see a creative horror film, not reliant on jump scares and shock horror. Remember this was never aimed for older audiences and you'll enjoy something entertaining. 04/01/2020Brendan N Super Reviewer
-
Dec 28, 2019I was a little bit disappointed by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, but I say that with the caveat of it being one movie that I went into with high expectations - something I generally try to avoid having if I can. There is a lot I liked, creature effects, probably top of that list, but the story feels disconnected and for me had an unsatisfying resolution.Gimly M Super Reviewer
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.
Verified