Scary stories : the story of the books that frightened a generation / produced and directed by Cody Meirick.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmPublisher number: MVD2473D | Wild Eye ReleasingLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Wild Eye Releasing, [2019]Distributor: Pottstown, PA : MVD Visual, [2019]Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], 2019Description: 1 videodisc (85 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Audience:
  • Unrated
  • General
Other title:
  • Story of the books that frightened a generation
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 809.3/8738 23
LOC classification:
  • PZ8.1.S399 Z33 2019
Interviewees: R.L. Stine, Amelia Cotter, Bruce Coville, Debbie Dadey, Peter Schwartz.Summary: Explores the history of Alvin Schwartz's classic children's book, "Scary stories to tell in the dark," and how it became one of the most banned books of modern times.
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DVD John Tomay Memorial Library DVD Nonfiction DVD NF SCA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31030100229954

Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.

Stereo, full screen 1.33:1.

Features: director commentary, bonus footage, trailers.

Interviewees: R.L. Stine, Amelia Cotter, Bruce Coville, Debbie Dadey, Peter Schwartz.

Explores the history of Alvin Schwartz's classic children's book, "Scary stories to tell in the dark," and how it became one of the most banned books of modern times.

MPAA rating: Not rated.

For private home use only.

Closed-captioned.

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