Tales of horror

Ever since I was child I loved horror. I remember watching reruns of Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of Dark and I absolutely adored it.

Seeing Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark make it to the silverscreen is a dream come true. I’m still in awe of all the wonderful and scary childhood memories it brings back and I can’t wait for the rest of the world to enjoy this masterpiece.

The movie perfectly translates some of the horror stories from the book series to the big screen. From the moment the movie started I knew I was going to enjoy it. Book adaptations are not always done well, but director André Øvredal outdid himself.

Unfortunately like most horror or major Hollywood productions the movie is not completely perfect. It has heart, it has soul, it has horror, it has drama, but it lacks character development. I know a lot of people go to the movies to connect to the characters, but this is not that kind of movie.

It really is fun to watch and the actors really did the best with what they got and they absolutely nailed it. Hopefully the writers and producers will look to the improved the screenplay if we get a sequel. I honestly hope we get a sequel; there are still so many stories from the books that I would like to see in a movie.

The shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large in the small town of Mill Valley for generations. It's in a mansion that young Sarah Bellows turns her tortured life and horrible secrets into a series of scary stories. These terrifying tales soon have a way of becoming all too real for a group of unsuspecting teens who stumble upon Sarah's spooky home.

My Verdict

If you like horror movies that are just scary enough and not gory or dark, then this might just be to you. Actually this movie is perfect for all horror fans. So go to Ster-Kinekor today and buy your tickets, you will not be disappointed.

My Rating: 7.8 out of 10 – Really Good