

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
“They're not just stories anymore.”
Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.
Where to watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in United States
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Where is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a 2019 English-language horror and mystery film directed by André Øvredal. The cast is led by Zoe Colletti, Dean Norris, Michael Garza. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, The Roku Channel.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was produced by 1212 Entertainment, Double Dare You, and Entertainment One and made in Canada and Hong Kong. It was released on August 8, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $105 million worldwide.
- Director
- André Øvredal
- Writers
- Kevin Hageman, Dan Hageman
- Release date
- August 8, 2019
- OTT release
- October 22, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $105 million
- Production
- 1212 Entertainment, Double Dare You, Entertainment One
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark cast & crew
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was directed by André Øvredal and written by Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman.
The cast features Zoe Colletti as Stella Nicholls, Dean Norris as Roy Nicholls, Michael Garza as Ramón Morales, Gabriel Rush as Auggie Hilderbrandt, Gil Bellows as Chief Turner, and Natalie Ganzhorn as Ruth Steinberg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Roman Osin, and it was produced by Roberto Grande and Joshua Long.
Is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark worth watching?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,864 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
In United States, you can stream Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark on YouTube TV and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 22, 2019.
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Cast of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Zoe Colletti
Stella Nicholls

Dean Norris
Roy Nicholls

Michael Garza
Ramón Morales

Gabriel Rush
Auggie Hilderbrandt

Gil Bellows
Chief Turner

Natalie Ganzhorn
Ruth Steinberg

Austin Abrams
Tommy Milner

Austin Zajur
Chuck Steinberg

Kathleen Pollard
Sarah Bellows

Lorraine Toussaint
Lou Lou
Deborah Pollitt
Mrs. Steinberg

Victoria Fodor
Mrs. Milner
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in United States?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is streaming on YouTube TV, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark on YouTube TV?
Yes — Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark rated?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,864 ratings.
▸When did Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark release on OTT?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark became available digitally on October 22, 2019.











