Goosebumps TV Series Adaptation Now Available on Disney+ and Hulu, Combines Horror and High School Drama
"Goosebumps" Series Premiered on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 13 with New Episodes Released Weekly, Keeping Audiences on Edge with a Plots Drawn from R.L. Stine's Books and Bonus Easter Eggs for Original Fans
- The new 'Goosebumps' TV series adaptation is now available on Disney+ and Hulu. Based on the best-selling horror anthology by R.L. Stine, the series follows a group of high school students as they investigate a tragic death from decades ago and discover dark family secrets in the process.
- Executive producers Conor Welch and Pavun Shetty, being fans of the books themselves, ensured that the adaptation stayed true to the original book series. They collaborated with R.L. Stine himself to ensure the authenticity of each episode.
- The series infuses new elements into the original concept to keep it fresh and appealing to both old fans and new viewers. The intent was to make the series family-friendly and enjoyable for all age groups.
- Distinct from the standalone stories of the first TV series adaptation, the new series unfolds a continuous storyline across each episode. This gives viewers an opportunity to delve deeper into the characters and their dynamics.
- Many references to R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books are scattered throughout the episodes, from distinct totems that will haunt the teen characters, to the iconic villain, Slappy the Dummy. Fans of the original series can expect an homage to several popular Goosebumps themes.