'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2’ in works at Paramount, Andre Ovredal to return as director

Sequel to ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ in the works

April 24, 2020 04:57 pm | Updated 05:29 pm IST

File photo of director Guillermo del Toro

File photo of director Guillermo del Toro

Los Angeles, April 24 Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with a sequel to its 2019 horror hit ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, filmmaker Andre Ovredal will return to direct the sequel with Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman once again writing the script.

The 2019 movie, based on the children’s book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz, follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town.

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro had penned the screen story for the film and also served as producer.

Entertainment One will produce the sequel with Paramount.

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