Goosebumps 2015

Ah the 1990s. Those were some great times and especially to be a kid. Before Harry Potter inspired kids to enjoy reading Goosebumps did the same. I was already a big reader but discovering the horror book series was a big deal for this budding horror fan. So when the film based on the books came out I was skeptical but just didnt make it to see it theaters.

Movie # 29 Goosebumps 2015

So, I`m not a huge Jack Black fan and besides T.D I find him pretty grating. I put that aside and kept my exceptions low. So when this movie turned out to be good was a shocker to me and I enjoyed all the little nods to the books besides the obvious. Black as always chews much scenery but it actually works for the material and obviously its not meant to be taken seriously. The plot isn't very inventive and the heavy handed message were cliche'd. Despite this I found it to be a spooky fun ride. And of course the nostalgia factor was a bonus, bringing back days when the coolest thing was getting the latest creepy book.  As I said flawed no doubt but its a decent movie with vibes similar to "Monster Squad" and "Gremlins"