SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: B+

Good film. A little darker than fair expectation would think it to be. Based on a series of stories geared towards children and preteens, that was laid out as a genuine horror, meant to terrify adult audiences. It wasn't that the source material wasn't used, it was that the tone was much darker. The film could've stood to have been a little lighter and made better use of comic relief.

The scenery was authentic and believable. The characters likable and identifiable. There were a few scenes that felt underacted, but for the most part performances were solid. As to the story, the build up of suspense and tension had a nice pace. A little too convenient at times. Almost to the point of being steered off course, but often brought back on track through convincing action.

The teeter totter of presupposition in regards to the ending was fun, yet indecisive. The fork in the road seemed to indicate dark and gloomy one way and happy the other. Yet once the choice was made, we're left with a lukewarm feeling. The ambiguity met with a sense of hope and determination sets up for a sequel.

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