If you loved
Goosebumps
Film · 2015
If you loved Goosebumps, you likely crave the thrill of ordinary kids encountering extraordinary, supernatural chaos in their own backyards.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine · Series · 1995
Adaptation
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Ari Sandel · Film · 2018
Books on the same thread
The Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier · Book · 2015
Like Goosebumps, this story centers on a young protagonist facing a sudden, monster-filled apocalypse, proving that even average kids can become heroes when their town is overrun by creatures.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
Fans of Goosebumps will appreciate this shift from the mundane to the magical, as two children discover that their own family estate is a hidden sanctuary for dangerous creatures.
It Came from Beneath the Sink!
R. L. Stine · Book · 2003
This story captures the quintessential Goosebumps spirit by placing siblings in a new house where they must confront a terrifying, unexplained entity lurking right under their own kitchen sink.
The Land of Stories 03: A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer · Book · 2015
If you enjoyed how Goosebumps brought literary elements to life, you will appreciate this adventure where a young boy navigates the dangerous, magical consequences of mysterious, long-lost storybook clues.
Series on the same thread
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
This series mirrors the Goosebumps formula of a small town hiding dark, supernatural secrets, as a group of friends investigates mysterious monster encounters and unsettling government experiments.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
Much like the protagonists in Goosebumps, these characters move into a new, mysterious setting where they must uncover the truth behind a haunting legend that plagues their small town.
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
Fans of the Goosebumps brand of supernatural comedy will love how these siblings navigate a summer filled with bizarre creatures, secret conspiracies, and the mysteries of a strange town.
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Tony Cervone · Series · 2010
This series echoes the Goosebumps tradition of a monster-of-the-week format, following a group of friends who solve creepy mysteries and encounter supernatural threats in their own small town.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the spooky atmosphere of Goosebumps, these first-hand accounts of paranormal encounters offer a more grounded, terrifying look at the monsters that might be lurking nearby.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Those who enjoyed the creepy, conversational tone of Goosebumps will appreciate this podcast, which blends dark, macabre history with a lighthearted, approachable style perfect for any fan of spooky stories.
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Common questions
Is the 2015 Goosebumps movie based on a specific book from the 1992 series?
The 2015 film is not a direct adaptation of a single book. Instead, the plot centers on the author R.L. Stine and features a variety of monsters from the original Goosebumps book series escaping their manuscripts to terrorize a small town.
Should I watch Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween before the first movie?
You should watch the 2015 Goosebumps movie first. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is the sequel to the original film, continuing the cinematic universe established in the first movie where R.L. Stine's creations come to life.
Does the 1995 Goosebumps television show follow the same plot as the 2015 movie?
No, the 1995 Goosebumps television show does not follow the plot of the 2015 movie. The television series functioned as an anthology, adapting individual stories from the 1992 book series, while the movie features a unique narrative about the author himself.
Are the monsters in the 2015 Goosebumps movie real?
In the context of the movie, the monsters are real threats unleashed from R.L. Stine's manuscripts. Zach Cooper, Hannah, and Stine must work together to capture these creatures and return them to the books to stop them from terrorizing the town.