How The 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark' Monsters Were Created | Movies Insider

The popular children’s books “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” have hit the big screen, thanks to Guillermo del Toro. The chilling illustrations that defined the Alvin Schwartz books were made by practical-effects company Spectral Motion. INSIDER’s Joe Avella visited the team in Los Angeles to find out how they brought the monsters to life.
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How The 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark' Monsters Were Created | Movies Insider

[@giothed00d]

Many studios have hundreds of photos of a character and still mess it up. These guys have ONE photo and nail them perfectly!

[@gioisaweirdo2485]

-coughs- Sonic

[@ricardosv9702]

The can't disappoint Guillermo

[@marv9906]

It all comes down to one reference photo and imagination! Having too many photos will confuse everybody, they'll nip pick and make it "too perfect" then it comes out wrong

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Gio Barrientos Yeah

[@ollieroo.4841]

IKR

[@hcj-wr1nj]

Oh god these costumes look horrifying great work to the entire cast on designing

[@melf_hunter]

Crew** I'll leave

[@physpherix]

maximus m bih3hdouwbedjobwejodbewijo$

[@tupacshakur3745]

especially the pale lady 😨 jesus christ 😤😰

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@physpherix did u see this film yet

[@ashley-bd3yd]

Pop Corn i bet you’re fun at parties

[@grumpytoilet4449]

The Pale Lady looks like me after eating 5 boxes of red velvet cupcakes

[@himalia7884]

ME LMFAOOOOOOOOO

[@wongkahei2921]

Wait wait wait wait wait. Is that her actual name? It didn’t say it in the movie and I haven’t read the books so I’ve just been calling her Dough Baby-

[@Info-li2ne]

Yeesty Yeesty yeah

[@wongkahei2921]

Info 1234 Oh shit-

[@wongkahei2921]

Audreymakesvlogs! She looks like a blob of dough alright-

[@nicolenichh1190]

Imagine Letting The Actors Keep There Monster Costumes And Wearing Them For Halloween,

[@augustr7150]

lol this was all i could think about

[@wanderingsoul881]

As fun as that would be, unfortunately, people in the industry don't allow that. Some are excempted though if you buy it. Which more often than not, has a really hefty price tag due to the amount of work that went into making the prosthetics and suits themselves. (Which the actors usually can't really afford since their pay isn't nearly as big as a hotshot hollywood actor/actress) Plus, even if the actors did get to bring them home, without an entire team of painters and applicators, the costumes wouldn't reach their full potential. Some costumes you can't put on by yourself. Some might just look plain cheap without the paint. some might get too worn out to be effectively scary anymore. And a whole host of other problems

[@gandhi4538]

Wandering Soul It was an imagine if statement. That’s was a lot of unnecessary work you put into that comment lol

[@wanderingsoul881]

I was just being realistic. Not like I had to think that hard about it

[@nunya069]

Omg children would have nightmares

[@jackieperez3496]

i’m so happy that they’re taking the time to make everything ACCURATELY

[@zahramithani9273]

Jackie Perez *sonic movie producers has left the chat*

[@verahaji8485]

Ehummm cats the movie......

[@itsmario2024]

That's something the MCU spider-man can't related

[@Firegirl483]

@@itsmario2024 The MCU is it's own universe so it doesn't have to be accurate to any other version of Spidermans stories because there are dozens

[@bucci1898]

Same. I wish I could say the same about the Percy Jackson movies

[@cluelesscactus2098]

*puts on giant latex suit and seals it up with glue stuff* Actor: “Hey I gotta use the bathroom...”

[@farauanhom]

That's the true scary story! 🤣🤣

[@batjackattack5556]

When u shit ur costume cos u have no choice

[@mellyg5318]

I believe they wear diapers because they could be in there for 6-8 hours at a time

[@meltedcrayonz6896]

OHH NO

[@straightmelon8792]

Melly G big OOF

[@Mulder-Scully]

Too bad in the actual movie it's so damn dark you can't see half of the amazing work these artist put into this.

[@billieeilishlovesheravocad7693]

Umm. Scary Stories To Tell in the *DARK*

[@nob9705]

They have to do that so it looks real no one wants to see a movie monster and be able to notice that it’s clearly a costume.

[@MultiRainday]

The fear is there

[@animefan2454]

I Know it's so annoying and we barley get to see the big toe creature.

[@justrandom5012]

than you have to ceck your eyes man

[@diorsdomain]

I'm gonna be for real, standing next to them would give me anxiety like for real.

[@emely5405]

Imagine if the actors start going into character oh noooooo

[@heidybarba5394]

Lol sameee

[@pokemon_trainer_isaiah]

Being next to Javier with all of his bendy limbs, even if he's not in the suit, hell no (No offense he seems cool tbh)

[@keekaa.]

I imagined being the others actors! They were like literally in front of the monsters, everything it’s visually real while acting 😱

[@chicanapunkLA]

Job accomplished!

[@stupidlilsquiddy]

I just saw the movie yesterday and my god, the horror genre has been redeemed. The sheer effort put into making the costumes and overall aesthetics of the monsters was so spot on to the books, I am SO GLAD they remained so loyal to the art of the books!

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Sumi-Sprite Ikr

[@user-uo1fy7rx8w]

Me too! I didn’t like the ending tho that’s all

[@jkb_games_music]

@@user-uo1fy7rx8w yeah the ending was anticlimactic and reminded me of paranormans ending

[@UwU-lm9or]

This is an example of why I love movies that stick to the story because the story was the original thing and them taking the time I mean quality over quantity here

[@smiles1113]

Jazmine XO I think it’s likely that there’ll be a sequel

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Scariest monster of all time is WORMY, he wreaked havoc in Bikini Bottom

[@nikkicolon3342]

Avery The Cuban-American 😭😂😂

[@MediocreAtWurst]

What

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

The Alaskan Bull Worm?

[@tooflyfrenchfry482]

Just A Dio Who's A Hero For Fun *the ALASKAN BULL WORM!!

[@nievesofficial]

Hahaha....

[@wynnie_margeaux]

I used to have night mares about the lady with the missing toe, scared me up until my teen years. This is bloody impressive as hell and I hope they receive some sort of award

[@rogue7723]

I was actually told that story along with a story about a woman who _ate all her skin and muscles_ and chased after her husband at a school assembly when I was in _3rd or 4th grade._

[@redheartsunglasses]

that one gave me nightmares too ;-;

[@victoriagutierrez9980]

Imagine donating ur hair knowing it's for a good cause and it ended up in movie like this.. or like if u could secretly track it and it was in a movie!

[@alilgoofer7796]

“EY MA LOOK MY HAIRS ON TV”

[@heaven876]

@@alilgoofer7796 HELP LMFAO THIS HAS ME ROLLING ON THE GROUNFDSHD!1@*5%

[@bubbles580]

These were my favorite books as a kid even though it scared the hell outta me

[@evatung5877]

Izzy Mateo YEEEE ME TOO. BEING SCARED IS FUN I GUESS...???

[@kirabagheera1665]

Sameeee

[@carlosgonzalez7204]

Same!

[@shotohitoshi444]

Same bro

[@riverstix8052]

Izzy Mateo yup me too but I’m still to scared to go and watch the movies even though I want to

[@carina2494]

When I read these books, the pictures always scared me more than the stories themselves. A lot of times, I'd have to quickly skip over the pictures so I wouldn't freak out, LOL. It's amazing how they made the costumes for the movie look exactly like the illustrations.

[@EstellaCordero]

i was always freaked out by “the thing” the most so anytime I accidentally saw one of the pictures, the thing scared me the most lol

[@mr.silhouette6252]

Pop Corn who said they were human?

[@princesssweepzzt5502]

Same on pretty much everything lol

[@katetran9287]

What is the name of that book?

[@justwalk6229]

@@katetran9287 scary stories to tell in the dark

[@SomeGuy-lr7ms]

I love how in the acting they have the actors be literally the monsters and they just walk around while the director speaks

[@gabbyperez7477]

I remember watching the dude(flexible one) in America Has Talent Lol. I scared the living shit out of me, but good for him 👏🏼, he works hard and deserves it.

[@GIOVANNITH3G35FAN]

Saw the movie and loved it you know why??? Because they use real make up not CGI

[@woofinasugarpuff8596]

G10VANN1 TH3 G35 FAN I watch the movie and the lady made me laugh so hard

[@Zowie97]

Well actually 90% of the movie was makeup and the other 10% of the movie was CGI.

[@dl9778]

Was it scary is it worth it

[@Zowie97]

@@dl9778 I wouldn't say like really scary. But definitely it's worth watching it. I definitely enjoyed and definitely liked it. They also made a huge Twist on it as well which I kind of did like. I meant. Not didn't* Sorry!

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

Only one monster was in CGI, because it involved falling body parts.

[@aaaa642]

Tbh, out of context, the monsters aren’t as scary, but while you watch the movie and/or read the books, it’s really scary. Edit: I watched the movie, before I wasn’t afraid of the pale lady. Now, I am. I had a nightmare and she almost made me cry during the movie 😂😂

[@thelittletinydino8138]

Is that why they changed the art in the newer book versions. So it’s less creepy and more kid friendly (cuz I always try to get the newer edition. The original pictures are creepy af)

[@gounthers]

I found the pale lady quite scary

[@misterwinkybluff5930]

They are scary but if you’re seeing them for the first time deconstructed with the actors real parts showing through, it breaks the illusion.

[@aaaa642]

Mister Winkybluff that might also be a factor lol

[@buggyc0re]

Foot Cream i have ptsd from the pale lady, literally screamed seeing her in the trailer because i never forgot her face

[@stupidmelrose]

I thought the pale lady was kinda cute Like pug cute, so ugly it's cute

[@xumht8]

Glad to know Im not alone lol

[@thisismyshiteu798]

That pale lady killing scene was calming ahah honestly if I were to die I would get killed by her

[@coajdka]

@@thisismyshiteu798 psycho

[@vintagemoonlight979]

apple clout it’s so nice, it’s like being hugged by marshmallow

[@chasekazuraba7845]

Oh thank god I'm not the Only one who finds The Pale Lady *Cute*

[@yourmom-qk7wx]

this story got banned in our library because it was too scary

[@akaashi6176]

qyniii, I would be too..

[@jayzee2634]

Pussiesss lol our elementary school still has it

[@Karmeon1982]

@@jayzee2634 mine too but I'm going to middle school this September

[@Yoyo.vicki04]

My school still has these, they have the whole series

[@redheartsunglasses]

In third grade our librarian would read them to us during "story time."

[@yep1tsdr3w89]

Should win best costume designing Edit: goddamn 🙄🙄

[@user-vf4gf7le9e]

@Lesser. Oscars?🙄🙄🙄

[@longegg4423]

OddesyMan YES they look so good and creepy

[@intruder9127]

777 likes

[@shaneaycock1890]

Nah. It deserves best makeup hands down!

[@noraisahanuarshah]

ummm designer or designing? my english bad.....

[@clamskaboo5120]

If guillermo del toro’s making it, then you know that it’s good.

[@88franko]

he's only producing it. If he were writing and directing then you'd be right

[@therandomdude7347]

Jonathan Guzman what exactly does a producer do?

[@itsbayside6802]

@@88franko well he did go by and directed them on how he wants it to look and the monsters too,its his vision.

[@ashleymanglona9455]

True that

[@chazconway9578]

Same thing i said

[@oni3x116]

Imagine having to direct the monsters like you just saying what to do and this guy just standing over you like "ДӉӉ ҰЄЅ ꚌӉЇЅ ЅӉДꙆꙆ БЄ ЄДЅҰ"

[@marku.9644]

The toeless ghoul still looks terrifying under lighting conditions!

[@Yes-zr6pj]

I HAVE NIGHTMARES OF THE PALE LADY!!!😱😱😱😱 But when when I told my dad, he said the the pale lady looked like Baymax from big hero 6.😂🤣😂🤣

[@aaa5126]

Omg xdd I love your dad

[@irisfilmproductions]

Thiccmax

[@maddygrif]

As a kid I never read the books, but I'd seen the pictures and the pale lady always made me crack up. She looks weirdly jovial and like she bakes a good cake lmao

[@randomcrackhead8191]

I always called her the big boiled egg

[@Kiyahpapaya]

the dream lady?

[@boxnia2261]

I remember getting these books from the library when I was little and reading them at night under my blanket with a flashlight

[@jaimeeking4711]

Box Ni**a Same. I had a horror story phase in middle school. I Hate scary movies but loved those books. I scared my brother so bad he couldn’t sleep in his bed for a week by reading that vampire story in that book

[@isaaczamora8944]

My best elementary school years

[@thefreshprinceofbel-air3210]

Same 😭

[@dawnfinder2104]

My school still has these books! Sometimes I take them home and read them for old times sake

[@ValiensArch]

*w h a t y o u s a t an o r s o m e t h i n?*

[@Ehh97]

I'm glad that that guy from AGT went somewhere! He was so cool. :>

[@dailydayangel9476]

I feel some characters are from courage the cowardly dog

[@mdalsted]

OHHH Imagine some of the creatures from that show being remade as costumes or puppets with the same attention to detail as the above!

[@animefan2454]

@@mdalsted Oh god like King Ramsey.

[@hexgirlsgroupie]

i totally see the pale lady making an appearance

[@hectorortizvaldez2467]

Guillermo del Toro’s amazing talent to create memorable monsters combine with the actual creatures that scare me when I was young, definitely a must see.

[@anonymoususer3888]

I'm actually seeing it tomorrow.

[@someoneontheinternet6378]

@@anonymoususer3888 I'm gonna see it next week! I hope it's good!

[@anonymoususer3888]

@@someoneontheinternet6378 it's really good, you won't regret it!

[@user-lh3oh6jb5j]

I don't need a mask, my bread has mold and that's creepy enough

[@shallisa2thicc897]

I don't need a scary mask because I already have one ,my face...its already ugly and scary

[@unlucky_2nd897]

Dear god

[@krestivkavki8763]

@@shallisa2thicc897 wow so edgy

[@rriya]

• Elephant lmao

[@-Archeus-]

@@shallisa2thicc897 r/suicidebywords

[@himalia7884]

THE PALE LADY IS REALLY FREAKING AMAZING

[@moondustring8747]

THANK YOU!!!! For NOT relying on CGI like most films today! I miss the raw special effects! It’s more impressive and artistic! I’m super excited to see this childhood cult favorite come literally to life!!! THANK! YOU! The actors, staff, and faculty will appreciate it!!!

[@mace8873]

As a special effects techie, thank you.:-)

[@micah4029]

I think the movie was pretty good and a lot of that goes to the portrayal of the creatures (particularly The Pale Lady). It's cool to see behind the scenes and learn about the crew that made it possible.

[@nunya069]

Does it deserve to be a 15 or should it be like a 13 or something? (What I mean by that is it that bad?)

[@micah4029]

@@nunya069 If you're asking about the overall quality of the movie, then it's a solid horror entry (I'd give it a 6.5/10). If you're asking about the creature design, then it's better than most modern mainstream horror films.

[@nunya069]

@@micah4029 ok thanks for telling me.

[@lillyxoxo6497]

Everyone: OMG THEY LOOK SOOOO GREAT Me: isn't it extrmly hot inside there?

[@akittennamedsakura]

These actors surely suffer for their craft.

[@wanderingsoul881]

Most of the time, yeah. Especially the skin tight ones. But sometimes in big suits, they're allowed to put little fans inside to ventilate

[@jfrandy4978]

It’s a part of creature acting for sure.

[@appu6787]

I bet the actors are swearing a lake inside that latex

[@drbloodyhands3994]

It haves to be

[@elleangelie]

4:58 momo got a lil chubby😭😭

[@BowsettesFury]

🤣⚰️

[@rolynnnaoe330]

momo from mha or avatar the last airbender

[@yumii3_3]

@@rolynnnaoe330 noo.... She/he mean momo the scary online creature that scares children and the face of momo has a big eyes and mouth Super creepy 😶

[@mak8541]

I LOVED this movie. I feel like they might make a second one and I’m pumped if they do. Them doing everything with prosthetics and makeup and not cgi made it even better. Ruth’s story still makes me itch and the pale lady gives me the creeps as well.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_Pioneers used to entertain themselves by telling scary stories. At night they might gather in somebody's cabin, or around a fire, and see who could scare the others the most._ *~ Alvin Schwartz*

[@anonymoususer3888]

That's pretty awesome.

[@blicky3302]

Mr. Friendship you are everywhere

[@loverulaa]

The thumbnail is how my mouth feels after my 12 hour nap

[@okaxmii3949]

Whenever I saw the pale lady, I was like: *damn boi he thicc*

[@Lokitellus]

p r o v e i t

[@rolynnnaoe330]

damn boi she thicc and ded

[@okaxmii3949]

@@rolynnnaoe330 yessir

[@marisabel_.]

GUILLERMO DEL TORO HAS GREAT FILMS THAT LOOK VERY REAL!

[@rosegold973]

Javier botet is so amazing.. I’m not surprised at all that he’s in this movie!

[@mr.sandman4498]

Well i would,I'll be blow alway

[@nievesofficial]

Proper justice was done to the books illustrations. Brilliantly done, I couldn't be happier

[@devyncdc]

These stories were my childhood stories in the early 2000s that I absolutely love even to this day. Even the song they used in the music box was the hearse song that I loved to listen to during the spooky season. The fact that they stayed so faithful to the books and its creatures just made me so happy and I was very satisfied with how this movie turned out. I hope they make another one that's just as successful because there are still a lot of stories that they can work with.

[@Laura-ef3kw]

Andre and Guillermo really out did themselves. Absolutely amazing

[@daywithalex]

Saw the movie can 100% say it’s scary. Not the jumps scares horror movies have, it’s more eerie and lingers on the creepy. Overall amazing!!

[@animefan2454]

Still wished it showed more of the creatures.

[@shwetanayak327]

in love with these monsters..each is a piece of art..never knew..how much hardwork goes in their making🙌

[@emokittyluvsyou22]

I just saw the movie and fangirling! Reading the books as a kid is one thing, but when they come to life off the pages is amazing. They did a great job!!

[@_skzstay1264]

I love this movie especially when it comes to those monsters. The amount of detail extracted from a single drawing and is translated to real life is just so amazing. Each monster has a unique style and physique and they captured it perfectly. I hope more movies like these are made

[@ray-rayrambles3263]

Part of what made the original illustrations so scary was the fact they rarely matched the story they were put next to. It always gave the book an unnerving vibe cause a majority of the time you had no idea what the hell you were looking at

[@jesssmith1108]

Man the book scared the shit out of me when I was 12.

[@fawnieee]

Haha same

[@squibbanibba2980]

The scarecrow story gave me nightmares for the longest time in 4th grade

[@Jessica-ee1pl]

I remember my teacher reading this to us in class 😂 miss the 90s

[@robotbirdcat4867]

I remember reading these books when I was young and looking at these stories being portrayed in the movie this way is absolutely amazing!

[@lpe3259]

Dude I couldn’t even LOOK AT FAT LADY!! I HAD TO FREAKING TURN THE PAGE I WAS SO SCARED

[@shotikoedisherashvili3834]

Ikr

[@jastastic2275]

The scarecrow frightened me the most!

[@priyotomo203]

I think the jangly man is the scariest .

[@sassyantelope5622]

Lydia Peacock I think she is pretty but in an ugly sort of way

[@lpe3259]

Sassy Antelope no way Jose

[@greenmandude]

the zombie lady is nutssss, man i read those books back in 3rd grade or so amazing job, fellas!

[@sillernaranga]

Executive producer: Guillermo del toro, we already have the contract with the company Industrial Light & Magic for the CGI. Guillermo del toro: wait .... what? Guillermo del toro: CGI? Guillermo del toro: hold my cerveza ...

[@Chesire_cat]

The jangling man reminds me of Silent Hill I love that

[@butterfly24138]

Well you have Pyramid Head/Colin the janitor/the choreographer at 3:47

[@xtiyan]

my childhood horrors come to life...I LOVE IT!! really captured the original illustrations perfectly.

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

7:21 ok but the way the pale monster is moving is funny af 😂💀

[@Spud17593]

It was so much fun! Im so impressed how they took multiple short stories and made it into an over arching plot! I really hope for a sequel!

[@kaamn1829]

Those scary images were a formative part of my childhood, I would always keep my eyes on the words and try not to look at the pictures so I could flip the page and ignore them, so it's super cool to know they weren't just some throwaway interjections.

[@sppp]

Wow, this is astounding! The amount of time it takes to make these and for them to come together.

[@LilMatrixBeats]

Creativity is on next level. Hatsoff to entire team

[@pr3ttyflaw3d49]

This was my favorite book as a kid, Id forgotten about it until I saw previews for the movie. Im so glad they made it! 👏👏👏

[@karolj.6775]

They are bringing my childhood favorites to life.

[@hellodolly7301]

Wait.. Guillermo del Toro? Woaahhh.. From Transformers, to Pacific Rim, Dreamworks TrollHunters, now this? He's awesome

[@frenchtoast4342]

Unusual Person_me also pans labyrinth one of my favs by him

[@serenacelestine]

Kind of an odd selection of his films to mention but yes, he’s awesome

[@cjr7557]

Hes a legend

[@Ponkdonker]

Guillermo Del Toro had absolutely NOTHING to do with Transformers. That was Michael Bay.

[@Patchwork_Dragon]

Honestly if he was in charge of Pacific Rim 2, it would have been much better, but instead it was a disappointing piece of garbage.

[@TrafalgarD.Shambles]

I just love the style they made, and not rely on only on CGI. It makes it feel more real to be honest.

[@16326]

I'm so happy with the way the movie turned out. I loved the books growing up and this movie did them justice. The movie couldn't have been better. The characters looked spot on and creepy, some of the best stories were included, and Del Torro was really creative with tying all the stories together for a solid storyline. Genius.

[@chimmysyellowhoodie7885]

I’m so satisfied with this movie because they bring all the monsters just like the pictures on the books and even better! And the whole sarah bellows story just add more feels to these scary stories.

[@El_bean.er777]

This is truly amazing all the dedication put into it... I got a movie to watch 😂✌🏼

[@helenapattison3313]

This is why I can’t sleep at night. Thanks Insider EDIT: Wow 52 likes

[@rickf.4656]

Don't thank for likes...

[@hyacinthius]

Mr Burger all they said was wow 52 likes, unless they edited that out, then they didn’t say it.

[@helenapattison3313]

BrooklynYT exactly I was only saying wow

[@reach7333]

When i cant sleep at night because of this i try to fit in my blankets as tight as possible. Even though its hot asf i feel safe and comfortable

[@rickf.4656]

@@reach7333 no one asked?

[@chaijiahao221]

The amount of love put into this movie is unrivaled

[@colonelhermesl.1710]

I'm AMAZED! At first I thought this was ALL CGI and not actors in costumes and props!!! The movie was funny but what was really interesting was the monsters, each one of them just tailored for the right person! Del Toro and Ovresen, and of course the staff, did a great job!

[@777violett]

I am so excited to watch this over the weekend. I just love the amount of time they put into the special effects and makeup. Artistry at its finest 🎭🎨

[@cecilyerker]

Stephen Gammell must be so proud, they look just like his iconic illustrations

[@ML-bs2yx]

Although I haven't seen the movie, or read the book, these costumes are phenomenal, they look so awesome and you can tell the amount of work, detail, and care that went into it.

[@Angelina.1]

Watched this yesterday , those scared the hell out of me 😨 loved it !❤️

[@michelletrevino1135]

It's my childhood nightmares come to life! 😱😱 I remember reading these in my THIRD grade class. Scared the crap out of me 🤣🤣 I want to see this movie for nostalgia reasons, but at the same time I just can't handle any kind of horror 😱😭😭

[@TECfan1]

It really wasn't that scary of a movie. But definitely very nostalgic and super fun if you want to relive the books.

[@Angie-lj2bo]

I read the book in 5th grade,I was in love with that book for some reason🤦🏽‍♀️

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

Same-

[@Andrearodriguez-oe9in]

Haha sammeeee

[@valdinafaleafaga718]

I remember reading the actual book all the time. It is pretty cool that a childhood thing was brought to life. I love this so much.❤️❤️

[@NaniiFresh756]

T.V was on mute and when I looked up and saw The Pale Lady....I lost my mind. I knew I remembered her from somewhere and as the commercial kept going it hit me. The books are being turned into movies. Teachers used to hate me for reading the books in elementary school, so I took em home and never returned them. I am beyond excited for this film. Can’t wait to see it. ♥️

[@gillianday4804]

so much creativity by Spectral Motion! they look remarkable! like they literally came out of the books in real life! that'll put those kids to bed.

[@furankisaveron7278]

Watching this 12am Wish me luck I’ll need it

[@vt-yp7yq]

I am in awe of the performing actors who wore the costumes, and the make up artists and their work. Bravo.

[@nyreelewis3990]

This is so nostalgic for me I loved those books as a kid the characters imagining each scene just from one picture I'm so excited for this had no idea it even existed I'm going have to check this out

[@somedaytherockstar]

I’m so happy Agt worked out for that guy. He is so talented.

[@ozbullymorales1020]

Jangly Man alone was worth the price of admission.

[@sadie2537]

The Pale Lady scared the absolute crap out of me when I first saw the film, absolutely stellar work.

[@amandab4733]

so scary..... they really brought these creatures to life! i remember reading these stories as a kid and never getting too scared or traumatized, but i’m being 100% honest when telling you that i think i’m too terrified to even see this!!

[@allisonh2234]

These books were my life in 3rd and 4th grade!!! I loved all these stories 😍😍😍

[@thol2324]

Im still probably going to watch after i recover from the pure horror i felt after seeing it move

[@neurts]

I love the fully designed costume with the single green toe. Art !

[@lychee4031]

Im impressed and amazed by all the effort put into the film. The hours of hardwork. I wanna watch it but i cant muster up the courage to watch and appreciate it. I hate horror but ill think about it XD

[@sarahandceciliabohman8655]

This movie made evey scary music video I've seen look like a kid's show. Seriously, I was horrified. Everyone even screamed in the movie theature, including me!

[@judetucker]

This is literally all I've ever wanted.

[@ashtonenity6917]

I love seeing the actors in costume just going about set like the pale lady at 4:47 and the corpse at 6:57 they just look like sweeties doing their job and i love it :)

[@traceydelfs2657]

Whaaaaaaaat! I had no idea they made a Scary Stories movie! I have been such a fan of and fascinated by Stephen Gammell's illustrations since childhood. I even got a tattoo from the books. So super cool!

[@stephaineshelton4147]

Now that I know this movie is by Guillermo Del Toro. Omg I cant wait.

[@DanteYewToob]

Oh damn! This is out!? I'm going tonight! I'm so excited, I loved these friggin books.

[@MissKyzoni]

these costumes are amazing! even if the movie doesn't do well in the box office the team working on this should be extremely proud of themselves. Also I can't help but think how much fun it would of been working on this set, i imagine more than one person got scared randomly by the actors in full costume

[@camila.beatles6438]

I watched the movie today and the monsters were absolutely horrifying. They did an amazing job at creating these and I admire the work the put into them. Phenomenal.

[@camila.beatles6438]

I actually screamed at the corpse toe part and the adrenaline when the monsters came on scream was through the roof, I loved every minute of the movie