@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!
Quick Stats
6.1
TMDB Rating
1,645
Votes
1h 30m
Runtime
$35.0M
Budget
$93.3M
Box Office
267%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorAri Sandel
WriterR.L. Stine
CinematographyJeff Crumbley
ComposerSteve C. Aaron
EditorKaylee Karlik
Production DesignKatrina Rice
Produced by
Columbia PicturesOriginal FilmScholastic EntertainmentSilvertongue FilmsSony Pictures Animation
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jeremy Ray Taylor
Sonny
Madison Iseman
Sarah
Caleel Harris
Sam
Mick Wingert
Slappy (voice)
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Kathy
Ken Jeong
Mr. Chu
Chris Parnell
Walter
Bryce Cass
Tyler
Peyton Wich
Tommy Madigan
Shari Headley
Mrs. Carter
Christian Finlayson
Cooper
Matthew J. Vasquez
Derek
Courtney Lauren Cummings
Tyler's Crew
Jessi Goei
Tyler's Crew
Drew Scheid
Tyler's Crew
