October is the perfect time of year to indulge in a few Halloween frights, and for those movie lovers with children, Paranormal Activity and Crimson Peak just won't do. So Goosebumps will have to fill that gap. Twenty-somethings might feel the temptation to revisit R.L. Stine's wares since they grew up with it, but this is strictly kids' fare.
With hundreds of Goosebumps novels to choose from, Sony could easily release at least one movie a year until 2020. Instead, director Rob Letterman forgoes the traditional route of adapting teen-lit and places the author into the story. Jack Black is the real R.L. Stine--so to speak. If viewed more optimistically, Letterman's approach to throw everything at to see what sticks could be seen as an homage
With hundreds of Goosebumps novels to choose from, Sony could easily release at least one movie a year until 2020. Instead, director Rob Letterman forgoes the traditional route of adapting teen-lit and places the author into the story. Jack Black is the real R.L. Stine--so to speak. If viewed more optimistically, Letterman's approach to throw everything at to see what sticks could be seen as an homage