alvin schwartz
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Despite Some Cool-Arse Monsters, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Offers Only Fleeting Frights
With the full force of producer and monster fanboy Guillermo del Toro behind it, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is, undeniably, a lovingly crafted adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s beloved series for younger readers. But unlike those spooky books, this perfectly fine big-screen version isn’t destined for classic status.
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Guillermo Del Toro Explains The Difficulty Of Adapting Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark
For generations, the book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark has haunted kids and adults alike. On name recognition alone, the Alvin Schwartz series seems like a perfect choice for a film adaptation. And yet it isn’t just one story, it’s a lot of stories, which made that process more than a little…