by Blake Chapman The horror genre has been experiencing a bit of a shake up in the cinema lately. From the traditional October release calendar being flipped on its head to the creation of cinematic universes such as The Conjuring, this decade has seen a vast array of projects try to crack those sale figures and box office records. Of course, when it comes to adaptations and remakes, no section of Hollywood is safe; however, it seems this category of frightful films has garnered a boost while plenty of other series encountered stagnation. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, along with other prime examples like IT (2017) and Halloween (2018) truly show that there is still steam left in the revival train after all. As for this adaptation of the decades old anthology series by Alvin Schwartz, it brings plenty of new tremors and nightmares to the table. With only a couple minor mistakes that detract from the stability of the plot, this experience tops the rest with charming acting, suspenseful pacing and excellent direction.
Suspense that takes its time
Creeping in the right direction
Terrifyingly good acting
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