Disney+’s ‘Goosebumps’ Is a Bland YA Drama With More Slime Than Shivers: TV Review By | October 13, 2023 For those of us who were children in the 1990s, R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books hold a special place in our hearts. The combination of horror, thrills, and comedy made these books a literary phenomenon, capturing the […]
Disney+’s ‘Goosebumps’ Is a Bland YA Drama With More Slime Than Shivers: TV Review A Disappointment for Fans of R.L. Stine’s Iconic Books For those of us who grew up in the ’90s, R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books were childhood staples. The novels were a perfect blend of horror, thrills, and comedy, aimed at the tween […]
Disney‘s Adaptation of Goosebumps: Missed Opportunity or Promising Start? The Foie Gras of Streaming Services Disney+ has developed a reputation as the foie gras of streaming services – not because of its refinement, but because of its tendency to force-feed its viewers with excessive content. From bloating the Star Wars franchise to saturating the Marvel […]
Goosebumps Review: Disney‘s Missed Opportunity Introduction Disney+ recently released its adaptation of RL Stine’s famous “Goosebumps” series, and the reception has been mixed at best. While the source material has proved to be a resilient and beloved franchise over the years, Disney‘s execution of the series launch has left much to be desired. Only two […]
Disney+’s ‘Goosebumps’ Is a Bland YA Drama With More Slime Than Shivers: TV Review By Aramide Tinubu For those of us who grew up in the ’90s, R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books were childhood staples. The novelist knew how to center horror and thrills in books aimed toward tweens. He brilliantly swirled in elements of comedy […]
Goosebumps Review: Disney‘s Missed Opportunity Introduction Disney+ has become known for its overwhelming amount of content, often leaving viewers feeling overstuffed. From its handling of Star Wars to its never-ending stream of mediocre Marvel television shows, Disney has developed a reputation for bloating beloved franchises beyond comprehension. The latest victim of this attention is Goosebumps, […]
Goosebumps Review: Disney‘s Misstep with RL Stine’s Horror Tales Introduction Disney+ has gained a notorious reputation for its excessive content, and the latest addition to its streaming lineup is the television adaptation of RL Stine’s acclaimed Goosebumps series. While the franchise has been widely successful across various forms of media, Disney‘s attempt to channel the […]
Television: How Scary Is Disney+ and Hulu’s Adaptation of Goosebumps? Is the young-adult series as spine-tingling as the books by R.L. Stine? By Nadira Goffe Oct 13, 2023 5:40 AM For die-hards, no horror movie can be too scary. But for you, a wimp, the wrong one can leave you miserable. Never fear, scaredies, because […]