Watch Goosebumps
- PG
- 2015
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6.3 (91,037)
In the 2015 movie Goosebumps, a young teenager named Zach moves to a small town in Delaware with his mother after his father's death. Zach struggles to make friends until he meets his next door neighbor Hannah, who he quickly becomes infatuated with. However, Hannah's father, the reclusive author R.L. Stine, warns Zach to stay away from his daughter and keep his distance. Despite the warning, Zach and his newfound friend Champ break into Stine's house to try and rescue Hannah from her overprotective father. They stumble upon Stine's manuscripts for his popular "Goosebumps" book series, and accidentally release the creatures from his stories into the real world. The trio must work together to stop the creatures from destroying the town and causing chaos. The movie follows Zach, Hannah, and Champ as they try to contain the monsters, all while attempting to evade Stine, who is desperately trying to keep his creations from being unleashed into the world. Meanwhile, the town is being overrun by familiar Goosebumps creatures such as Slappy the Dummy, the Abominable Snowman, and the Werewolf of Fever Swamp. As the trio continues to try and capture the monsters with Stine's help, they begin to uncover a dark secret about Stine's past which could explain his reluctance to release his stories into the world. The group must work together to not only stop the monsters, but to confront their own fears and inner demons. Throughout the movie, the characters must navigate their way through a world of horror and fantastical creatures. The film balances elements of comedy and horror, making it enjoyable for both younger and older audiences. Jack Black delivers a convincing and humorous performance as R.L. Stine, while Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush show their acting skills as the young couple trying to save their town from supernatural terror. Overall, Goosebumps is an action-packed adventure with a strong cast and a heartwarming message. It is a tribute to the classic book series that so many grew up reading and serves as an excellent introduction to the Goosebumps universe for younger viewers.