What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Ghost Next Door
R. L. Stine · Book · 2015
If you loved The Ghost Next Door, start with Goosebumps (2015) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Ghost Next Door across media.
What hooked you in The Ghost Next Door is the unsettling feeling that your neighbors are hiding dark, supernatural secrets.
Films on the same thread
Goosebumps
Film · 2015
Explores: Supernatural, Coming of Age, Creature Feature.
If the suburban mystery of The Ghost Next Door drew you in, you will enjoy this film where the boundary between reality and monstrous fiction dissolves within a neighborhood.
Series on the same thread
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine · Series · 1995
Explores: Overcoming Fears, Monsters, Small Town Secrets.
Much like the eerie atmosphere in The Ghost Next Door, this anthology series captures the specific dread of finding yourself in a scary situation right in your own town.
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
R.L. Stine · Series · 2010
Explores: Moral lessons, Fear of the unknown, Child protagonists.
Fans of the child-centric paranormal suspense in The Ghost Next Door will appreciate how this series explores the fear of the unknown through the eyes of young protagonists.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ghost Huns
Podcast
Explores: Haunted Houses, Supernatural, Spooky Stories.
If the ghostly intrigue of The Ghost Next Door left you wanting more, this podcast offers a humorous but chilling dive into the world of hauntings and supernatural phenomena.
The Shrink Next Door
Audible | Bloomberg · Podcast · 2026
The Ghost Next Door masterfully builds tension through a suspicious neighbor, a theme that sits at the center of this gripping true-crime investigation into a bizarre personal boundary violation.
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Common questions
Is The Ghost Next Door part of a larger series?
Yes, The Ghost Next Door is a title within the New York Times bestselling Goosebumps series. It is a standalone story featuring Hannah and her mysterious new neighbor, written by R. L. Stine.
What is the premise of The Ghost Next Door?
In The Ghost Next Door, a tween named Hannah becomes suspicious when a boy moves into the house next door. She notices the house appeared empty and deserted just the night before, leading her to wonder if her new neighbor is actually a ghost.
Who is the author of The Ghost Next Door?
The Ghost Next Door was written by R. L. Stine. It was published in 2015 as part of his widely recognized Goosebumps series, which focuses on eerie and supernatural experiences for middle-grade readers.
Does The Ghost Next Door feature a haunted house?
The Ghost Next Door centers on the abandoned house located next to Hannah's home. The plot revolves around the mystery of the boy who moves into this residence and the unsettling realization that the house appears deserted despite his presence.