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The film was a commercial success, grossing over $158 million worldwide and receiving generally positive reviews for its nostalgic appeal and family-friendly scares.

The story follows teenager (Dylan Minnette), who moves to a quiet town and discovers that his new neighbour is the famous, reclusive author R.L. Stine (Jack Black). Chaos erupts when Zach accidentally unlocks one of Stine's original manuscripts, physically releasing the monsters that Stine had kept trapped within the pages. Zach, Stine, and Stine's daughter Hannah (Odeya Rush) must team up to recapture the creatures—including the Abominable Snowman of Pasadena and the sinister ventriloquist dummy Slappy —before they take over the town. Key Details Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror.

October 16, 2015 (USA) and January 21, 2016 (Italy). Music: The score was composed by Danny Elfman .