Today starts on Disney + a horror series, whose template since the 90s children in fear and terror. Especially Stranger Things fans might like the new edition.
When was the first time you were scared by a TV show? I’m not asking about shocking news or dramatic medical shows, but horror. For many, the answer will be the 90s series Goosebumps – The Hour of the Spirits, which began disturbing children around the world on TV in 1995. As of today, the new edition Goosebumps is available on Disney+. How much nostalgia and creepiness does it offer?
Disney+ brings back horror cult Goosebumps with a Stranger Things feel
Just like its predecessor, the new Goosebumps is based on the scary books by R.L. Stine (Fear Street). Unlike the 90s cult, however, this is not an anthology series with one completed story per episode. Rather, the series follows a five-member teenage clique led by Margot (Isa Briones) who must solve a sinister mystery.
The hero:ins of the new Goosebumps series
Margot and her four friend:s stumble upon the tragic story of young Harold Biddle (Ben Cockell), who burned to death in a fire many years earlier. His vengeful spirit now haunts the town, and English teacher Nathan Bratt (Justin Long) seems to be as involved in his retribution as the teen troupe’s parents.
Pending its streaming launch, the new Goosebumps series has received above-average reviews, according to Metacritic. It combines beloved ideas with a fresh approach, writes Slashfilm . According to IGN, the horror remake loses the fun of the original, but offers a Stranger Things-inspired nostalgia factor and great-acted characters.
Ryan Gosling in the old Goosebumps series
Whoever now feels like revisiting the old Goosebumps series should pay particular attention to the early appearances of two later stars: Both Ryan Gosling (Drive) and Stars Wars actor Hayden Christensen can be seen in two episodes as teenagers.
