Tubi has confirmed it will release “The Babysitter,” a live-action film adaptation of “Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” author R.L. Stine’s popular novel series first published in 1989.
The story follows a 16-year-old babysitter, Jenny, who is so desperate to earn enough money for a prestigious writing program that she takes the job despite a prowler terrorising girls across town.
But when she starts receiving threatening phone calls and a dangerous fugitive surfaces in town, Jenny’s suspicion of those around her grows. Meanwhile, danger begins closing in.
A brief concept teaser was revealed for the title at its New York Comic Con panel where Stine appeared alongside Tubi’s Chief Content Officer Adam Lewinson, “Pumpkinhead” writer-director Jem Garrard, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ contestant Jimbo.
Lewison says in a statement: “With The Babysitter, one of R.L. Stine’s most iconic novels, we’re delivering a fresh, fun thrill ride for longtime fans and a whole new generation.”
Garrard will write and executive produce the film, which Trevor Calverley will direct. Dan Bernard, Yvonne Bernard, Tebogo Maila, Darren Cameron and Adam Friedlander produce. A 2027 release is planned.
Tubi recently announced another Stine adaptation, “Afraid of Clowns” which is based on “The Nightmare Hour”. Garrard pens and directs that film.
Source: THR
