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John August Will Write ‘Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark’

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CBS Films’ adaptation of kids’ book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark now has a writer as the successful screenwriter and writing coach John August will pen the script.

Originally, it was attached to SAW’s Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton before landing on August’s desk and we think August is probably the right man for the job. His writing credentials include Tim Burton collaborations on BIG FISH, FRANKENWEENIE, CORPSE BRIDE and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

Alvin Schwartz’s three book series terrified kids of the 80s and early 90s with its spooky and macabre retelling of urban legends and folklore, alongside Stephen Gammell freaky illustrations. Schwartz has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, so it looks like CBS will already have a ready-made audience.

Source: Deadline

Claire Joanne Huxham comes from the south-west, where the cider flows free and the air smells of manure. She teaches A-level English by day and fights crime by night. When not doing either of these things she can usually be found polishing her Star Trek DVD boxsets. And when she can actually be bothered she writes fiction and poetry that pops up on the web and in print. Her favourite film in the whole world, ever, is BLADE RUNNER.

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