Disney's Exciting Horror Reboot: Is It the Ultimate RL Stine Series We've Been Longing For?

Summary

The revival of Disney's Goosebumps show, coupled with its availability on popular streaming services such as Disney+ and Hulu, has the potential to rekindle curiosity in R.L. Stine's additional chilling series Fear Street, thus paving the way for further adaptations.

Pending any updates on the future of Fear Street, Netflix may be encouraged to approve additional adaptations, such as a possible Fear Street 4 or related projects, due to the success of the Goosebumps franchise. The viewership of the Fear Street Trilogy and the growing interest in Stine's work may influence Netflix's determination to proceed with the series. Even the slightest update regarding the franchise would be highly valued by fans.

Disney has officially announced the reboot of the popular Goosebumps show, based on the beloved children's books by renowned horror author R.L. Stine. While this adaptation is garnering attention, there is another adaptation on streaming platforms that deserves recognition. For many who grew up in the '80s and '90s, Goosebumps was their introduction to the horror genre. With such a cherished legacy, it's no surprise that the franchise continues to be relevant. Prior to the upcoming TV reboot, the books were made into a successful feature film, with Jack Black playing Stine and featuring many of Goosebumps' iconic monsters. The 2015 movie's success led to a standalone sequel, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, in 2018.

Although Goosebumps 2 received mixed reviews from critics, it performed well at the box office, demonstrating the enduring interest in franchise adaptations. Two years later, a TV reboot was announced, following a similar premise to the movies, with a new group of teenagers unintentionally releasing supernatural forces in their town. The Goosebumps reboot show will premiere on Disney+, and simultaneously on Hulu as part of the "Huluween" event, starting on October 13th. However, Goosebumps is not the only horror adaptation by Stine that deserves attention on streaming. Netflix is home to another adaptation that should make a comeback.

There Hasn't Been An Update On Fear Street 4 Since 2022

Apart from Goosebumps, R.L. Stine gained recognition for his mature horror series of novels, known as the Fear Street collection. After years of development, these books were adapted into a movie trilogy by Netflix. The streaming platform took advantage of this opportunity by creating a special release event, unveiling one movie per week over three weeks in July 2021. This clever strategy paid off, as The Fear Street Trilogy became a massive horror success during that summer. However, there has been no news regarding Fear Street 4 since a positive update in 2022.

The Fear Street movies were all directed by Leigh Janiak, who had expressed intentions of continuing the franchise based on its reception by Netflix and its viewers. The third Fear Street movie ended with an intriguing cliffhanger that could be explored further in another film or a potential series. Additionally, various elements and characters introduced in the Fear Street movies could serve as the foundation for future installments. Despite the ongoing interest from fans, it wasn't until July 2022 that Stine and Netflix confirmed plans to announce more Fear Street content. Unfortunately, no concrete announcements have been made in the year that followed.

How The Goosebumps Reboot Could Help The Future Of Fear Street

Despite the lack of updates on the future of Fear Street, it is exciting to witness the release of a new Goosebumps adaptation on popular platforms like Disney+ and Hulu. This could actually work to the advantage of Fear Street by creating renewed interest from both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The increased attention on Stine's work may also spark a resurgence of interest in previous adaptations, such as the Fear Street Trilogy on Netflix. Any increase in viewership for this trilogy could potentially convince Netflix to approve more adaptations, whether it be Fear Street 4 or another project entirely. At this stage, even a simple update on the franchise would be appreciated.