Tag: R.L. Stine

R.L. Stine writes the kind of stories that entice children to read under the covers in the middle of the night, armed with flashlights.  Stine is among the most prolific children’s authors alive, with more than 400 books to his name, including the wildly popular “Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” horror series. Now, the Hub TV channel is bringing two of Stine’s anthologies to life in a new prime-time kids’ show called “The Haunting Hour.” The show, which premieres with two episodes on Christmas Day, oozes with Stine’s hallmark blend of humor and scary fare – ghosts, monsters, life-like dolls and twist endings. “It never gets too scary, but it’s kind of creepy,” the 67-year-old Ohio native said. “It gives you shivers but not nightmares. That’s what I always aim for.” The half-hour, live-action show is based on stories from Stine’s HarperCollins anthologies ...