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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
André Øvredal · Film · 2019
What hooked you in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was the way small-town secrets and ancient curses collide with adolescent vulnerability.
Books on the same thread
Fear Street
R. L. Stine · Book · 1989
If the supernatural curse targeting a group of friends in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark thrilled you, this classic teen horror delivers similar stakes in a suburban setting.
Ghost Story
Peter Straub · Book · 1979
Like the dark consequences of actions found in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this narrative explores how past trauma and buried guilt manifest as haunting, vengeful forces.
The Possessed
Lisa J. Smith · Book · 1995
This story mirrors the group dynamics of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, following a circle of friends whose psychic gifts lead them directly into a dangerous house.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
The sinister atmosphere of the haunted Bellows home in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark finds its match in this quintessential tale of an abandoned mansion and psychological unraveling.
Series on the same thread
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
This series captures the same coming-of-age dread seen in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, where a group of misfit friends faces an ancient evil hidden within their town.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
D.J. MacHale · Series · 1992
Fans of the campfire storytelling tradition in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark will appreciate this anthology series that focuses on the thrill of sharing ghost stories among friends.
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
This show expands on the themes of haunted houses and family secrets present in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, focusing on how past events continue to terrorize the present.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
Much like the teens in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this group of friends uncovers dangerous town mysteries and supernatural forces that change their lives forever.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
If the firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark kept you awake, this podcast provides an immersive collection of similar spine-chilling, real-life testimonies.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Those who enjoyed the macabre folklore of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark will find a perfect companion in this deep dive into dark history, unsolved mysteries, and haunting tales.
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Common questions
Is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark set during modern times?
No, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark takes place in 1968. The story is set on Halloween night in the town of Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, following a group of friends who encounter dark forces after visiting a haunted house once owned by the Bellows family.
What triggers the events in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
The events in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark are triggered when Stella and her friends sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family. This action unleashes dark forces that the group of friends is unable to control.
Where does Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark take place?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is set in Mill Valley, Pennsylvania. The plot unfolds on Halloween night in 1968 after the main characters decide to explore a haunted house that previously belonged to the Bellows family, resulting in the release of uncontrollable dark forces.
Who are the main characters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
The main characters in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark are Stella and her group of friends. After playing a joke on a school bully, they decide to explore a haunted house formerly owned by the Bellows family, which leads to the dark events depicted in the film.