Vulture
It replicates the template and the atmosphere of the original, but it lacks invention and emotional investment.
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Director Rob Letterman, writer Darren Lemke, and R.L. Stine impersonator Jack Black return for the sequel to 2015's Goosebumps. This time around, a new group of youngsters find a book titled 'Haunted Halloween' - the one Stine novel no one was meant to read. When opened, the fictional monsters come to life once again.
2018Rating: PG, Scary scenes90 minsUSA
AdventureComedyKids & FamilyFantasy
- Director:
- Rob Letterman ('Goosebumps', 'Shark Tale', 'Monsters vs. Aliens')
- Writer:
- Darren Lemke
- Cast:
- Jack BlackMadison IsemanCaleel HarrisJeremy Ray TaylorKen JeongChris ParnellWendi McLendon-CoveyJessi Goei
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween | Reviews
47%95 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Variety
"Goosebumps 2" isn't a movie, exactly - it's a piñata of effects posing as a movie. By the end, there's nothing to do but sweep up the pieces.
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The Times
It's pointless and bland. Like a bargain-basement Jumanji. The Z-list cast struggle.
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The New York Times
A movie to leave playing in the background of a child's birthday party.
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Hollywood Reporter
It should please younger fans of the books who will have no problem with its rudimentary storyline all too repetitive of the original. But it does feel like a missed opportunity to elevate the valuable franchise to bigger and more imaginative heights.
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FilmInk
While not the equal of its predecessor, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is a worthy follow-up.
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween | Release Details
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Google Play and Apple TV and Neon Rentals.