Scary stories the story of the books that frightened a generation
DVD 2019 |
Available at 9 Libraries 10 of 10 copies |
Summary
Explores the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature--Scary stories to tell in the dark--which became one of the most banned books of modern times. Includes interviews with the author's family, scholars, folklorists, and children's book authors such as R.L. Stine and Q.L. Pearce.Additional Information
Subjects |
Schwartz, Alvin,
-- 1927-1992.
-- Scary stories to tell in the dark.
Horror tales -- History and criticism. Prohibited books. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Publisher | [New York, New York?] :Wild Eye Releasing,2019 |
Edition | Widescreen. |
Other Titles | Scary stories |
Contributors |
Meirick, Cody,
film producer, screenwriter, film director. Schwartz, Peter, on-screen participant. Stine, R. L., on-screen participant. Schwartz, Barbara, on-screen participant. Schwartz, Daniel, 1929- on-screen participant. Vrabel, Sandy, on-screen participant. Pearce, Q. L. (Querida Lee), on-screen participant. Coville, Bruce, on-screen participant. Tatar, Maria, 1945- on-screen participant. Fine, Gary Alan, on-screen participant. Wimmer, E. K., composer. Wild Eye Releasing (Firm), production company, publisher. Giant Thumb Studios (Firm), production company. |
Participants/Performers |
Featuring Peter Schwartz, R.L. Stine, Barbara Schwartz, Daniel Schwartz, Sandy Vrabel, Q.L. Pearce, Bruce Coville, Maria Tatar, Gary Alan Fine. |
Other Contributors |
Director of photography, Cody Meirick ; music, E.K. Wimmer ; animations, Shane Hunt. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Language |
English Closed-captioned. |
Notes |
Title from container. Special features include: director's commentary; bonus footage; trailers. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo. |
Description |
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |