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Tubi Transforms R.L. Stine's Scares for a New Generation
18 Oct
Summary
- Tubi's R.L. Stine adaptations creatively use 'vegetable gore' instead of blood.
- The streamer aims to bridge demographics with Stine's familiar brand of horror.
- Upcoming projects include 'Afraid of Clowns' and 'The Babysitter' adaptations.
Tubi is redefining R.L. Stine adaptations by blending familiar scares with innovative content boundaries. The streamer's strategy, spearheaded by VP Josh Van Houdt, creatively incorporates 'vegetable gore' rather than traditional blood in productions like 'Pumpkinhead,' a conscious choice to align with content guidelines.
This approach aims to attract a broad audience, bridging generational gaps by leveraging Stine's established brand. The streamer seeks to appeal to both long-time fans and younger viewers, creating content that resonates across different demographics.
Following the success of 'Pumpkinhead' and its sequel, which premiered on October 9, Tubi is expanding its Stine universe. Upcoming projects include 'Afraid of Clowns' and an adaptation of 'The Babysitter,' further solidifying the platform's commitment to the horror author's work.
Filmmaker Jem Garrard is integral to this expansion, writing and directing 'Afraid of Clowns' and executive producing 'The Babysitter.' This strategy allows for creative freedom and universe-building, with the potential for character crossovers and franchise development.
