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Goosebumps

film by Letterman [2015]
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The film Goosebumps (2015) is a live-action comedy horror film based on R.L. Stine's popular children's book series of the same name. The movie features actor Jack Black as R.L. Stine himself. In the film, Stine's terrifying characters from his books, including the famous ventriloquist dummy Slappy, come to life, creating a chaotic and spooky adventure. The plot centers around these fictional monsters escaping from Stine's manuscripts and wreaking havoc, forcing Stine and a group of young protagonists to work together to return them to their books. The film blends humor with horror elements, characteristic of Stine's writing style, offering a "safe scare" for audiences.12

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