Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019, English. Directed by André Øvredal.
They're not just stories anymore.
Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- André ØvredalDirector
- Zoe CollettiStella Nicholls
- Dean NorrisRoy Nicholls
- Michael GarzaRamón Morales
- Gabriel RushAuggie Hilderbrandt
- Gil BellowsChief Turner
- Natalie GanzhornRuth Steinberg
- Austin AbramsTommy Milner
- Austin ZajurChuck Steinberg
- Kathleen PollardSarah Bellows
- Lorraine ToussaintLou Lou
- Deborah PollittMrs. Steinberg
- Victoria FodorMrs. Milner
Details
- Released
- 8 August 2019
- Country
- Canada, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Kevin Hageman, Dan Hageman
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $105M
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What Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is based on
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is based on Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a 1981 novel by Alvin Schwartz, published by Harper.
Novel · 1981
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
By Alvin Schwartz
Published by Harper
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: quick answers
What comes after Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Next in the series: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2.
Is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,980 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark on?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
If you liked Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, try Lady in White, No One Gets Out Alive, Weapons.
Who directed Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) was directed by André Øvredal and stars Zoe Colletti, Dean Norris, Michael Garza.
What is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark based on?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is based on Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a 1981 novel by Alvin Schwartz, published by Harper.