Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) is a horror adventure mystery film directed by André Øvredal, based on the classic children's book series by Alvin Schwartz. Set in Pennsylvania in 1968, the story follows a group of teenagers—Stella (Zoe Colletti), Ramón (Michael Garza), and Auggie (Gabriel Rush)—who, on Halloween night, take refuge from bullies in a local haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family. Inside, they discover a mysterious book of scary stories, and soon realize that the tales are writing themselves and coming true, unleashing dark forces that they must stop before it's too late. Directed by André Øvredal, known for Trollhunter and The Autopsy of Jane Doe, the film blends classic horror elements with a coming-of-age story, exploring themes of fear, friendship, and facing the unknown. The movie received positive reviews, with a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 61/100, and earned 5 wins and 6 nominations total. With its PG-13 rating, 108-minute runtime, and English language, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a perfect watch for horror fans on Netflix. Watch online now for a thrilling and nostalgic scare.