Directed by Rob Letterman, Chair de Poule - Le film brings to the big screen the terrifying and delirious universe of R.L. Stine's novels for young people. This fantasy adventure comedy, written by Larry Karaszewski and Darren Lemke, is aimed at a young audience with a taste for playful thrills. The film stars Jack Black as writer R.L. Stine, alongside Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush, in a story where the scariest creatures in books come to life and wreak havoc. With its humor, monsters and twists and turns, this family adaptation offers a relaxed, dynamic version of the cult Goosebumps universe.
Chair de Poule - Le film will be available on Netflix from April 15, 2025.
Synopsis: Zach Cooper has just moved to a small town, and is having a hard time adjusting to his new life... until he meets his very pretty neighbor, Hannah, and makes a new pal, Champ. Zach soon discovers that Hannah's family is something special: the girl's enigmatic father is none other than R.L. Stine, the celebrated author of the horrific bestsellers Goosebumps. What's even more bizarre is that the monsters the writer stages in his novels actually exist. Stine keeps them prisoner inside his manuscripts. But when the creatures are released by mistake, Zach, Hannah, Champ and Stine are the only ones who can save the town...
Chair de Poule - The Movie is designed for family audiences aged 8 and upwards, and will appeal particularly to children and pre-teens who enjoy light thrills, as well as their parents who are nostalgic for the original books. With its playful tone, accessible humor and iconic monsters, the film will appeal to fans of sagas such as Jumanji or The Disastrous Adventures of the Baudelaire Orphans. The mix of comedy, fantasy and adventure creates an entertaining experience without ever descending into pure horror, making it ideal for family viewing. Viewers looking for a more serious or horrific film, however, will not find it to their liking.
A lively adaptation of R.L. Stine's cult universe, Chair de Poule - Le film succeeds in blending monsters, humor and action, while remaining accessible to the very young. Carried by an inspired Jack Black, this family entertainment pays tribute to the abundant imagination of the books and invites young and old alike to an exciting adventure.
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