Goosebumps

A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.

Goosebumps (2023) is an American limited series created by Rob Letterman and Nicholas Stoller for Hulu and Disney+. Adapted from R.L. Stine's children's horror novels, this ten-episode supernatural mystery follows five high schoolers, including Isaiah Howard (Zack Morris), Margot Stokes (Isa Briones) and James Etten (Miles McKenna), as they investigate the decades-old death of a teenager named Harold Biddle. Their search takes them deeper than they expect, uncovering dark secrets their own parents once kept hidden. Rachael Harris and Justin Long play adults whose pasts are tangled up in the mystery, giving the adult storyline real weight alongside the teen investigation. Each episode is built around eerie locations, masks, a vengeful ghost and creepy uncanny objects, so the suspense comes from escalating dread rather than gore. The show is set in the 1990s and balances playful scares with a nostalgic affection for youthful horror. Fans of Stranger Things, It and The Haunting of Hill House will find a similar blend of teen detective energy and supernatural unease. The tone is eerie but accessible, a spooky weekend watch for those who enjoy atmospheric teen horror with a streak of humor.

Mixed audience response to a nostalgic Goosebumps reboot that mixes teen mystery with 1990s-set horror, with audiences giving it a middling rating.

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Created by

Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller

Release Date

2023-10-13

Episode runtime

41 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (241)

What is Goosebumps about?

Five high schoolers chase a decades-old ghost mystery that drags their parents' buried secrets into the open.

What is Goosebumps like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Goosebumps as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Goosebumps violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Goosebumps as mild.

What did critics think of Goosebumps?

Mixed audience response to a nostalgic Goosebumps reboot that mixes teen mystery with 1990s-set horror, with audiences giving it a middling rating.

Which shows are like Goosebumps?

Shows with a similar feel include Stranger Things, The Haunting of Hill House, and It.

How long is Goosebumps?

Goosebumps: 1 season, 10 episodes.

Is Goosebumps still running?

No, Goosebumps has ended.

Where can I watch Goosebumps?

In United States, Goosebumps streams on Disney Plus.