As teased earlier in the week, Lionsgate and CBS Films released the first teaser for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark during tonight’s Super Bowl and it’s just as frightening as you’d expect.
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Instead of releasing a traditional 30-second spot, it appears that Scary Stories is taking a different approach by releasing quick teasers throughout the game — in the same vein as the anthology books the movie is based on.
As such, we’ll be updating this post as the quick teasers drops.
The teaser follows the release of the movie’s teaser poster, which was unveiled earlier this week by producer Guillermo del Toro.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) February 2, 2019
The official synopsis for Scary Stories reads, “Inspired by one of the most terrifying book series of all time, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark follows a group of teens who must solve the mystery surrounding a wave of spectacularly horrific deaths in their small town.”
The movie, of course, is based on the trilogy of horror books penned by Alvin Schwartz in the mid-1980s. Along with del Toro, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Marcu Dunstan, and Patrick Melton all served as screenwriters on the film. Producers of the flick include Sean daniel, Jason Brown, and Elizabeth Grave while André Øvredal will direct.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark hits theaters on August 9th.
Keep scrolling to see all of the Scary Stories teasers as they drop throughout the game!
The Big Toe
“Who took my big to-o-o-o-o-e?”
— Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (@ScaryStoriesMov) February 3, 2019
From the dark imagination of Guillermo del Toro, based on the iconic book series, your first look at Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – in theaters this summer. #ScaryStories pic.twitter.com/am6qjrD5eg
The Jangly Man
Turn out the lights and prepare for terror… the Jangly Man is coming for you.
— Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (@ScaryStoriesMov) February 3, 2019
From the dark imagination of Guillermo del Toro, based on the iconic book series, your first look at Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – in theaters this summer. #ScaryStories pic.twitter.com/b76IxYSDwI
The Pale Lady
She leaned over the bed and whispered, “This is an evil place. Flee while you can.”
— Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (@ScaryStoriesMov) February 4, 2019
From the dark imagination of Guillermo del Toro, based on the iconic book series, your first look at Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – in theaters this summer. #ScaryStories pic.twitter.com/NywkMMOwxA
The Red Spot
“What is that red spot on my cheek?” Mother said, “It will go away. Just don’t scratch it.”
— Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (@ScaryStoriesMov) February 4, 2019
From the dark imagination of Guillermo del Toro, based on the iconic book series, your first look at Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – in theaters this summer. #ScaryStories pic.twitter.com/UDZ51XKIdt
