Scary stories : the story of the books that frightened a generation

Meirick, Cody, (film producer,, film director.). Stine, R. L., (on-screen participant.). Cotter, Amelia, (on-screen participant.). Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-1992 (on-screen participant.). Schwartz, Peter, (on-screen participant.). Wild Eye Releasing (Firm), (publisher.).

Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Includes the author's family, scholars, folklorists, artists, fans, and children's book authors such as R.L. Stine, Q.L. Pearce, and more.

DVD - 2019

813.08738 Scary

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Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-1992. Scary stories to tell in the dark > History and criticism.
Horror tales > History and criticism.
Prohibited books.

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Physical Description 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher [United States] : Wild Eye Releasing, [2019]

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General Note:	Title from web page. Special features: director's commentary; over 20 minutes of bonus footage; scene selection; trailers. GMD: videodisc.
Participant or Performer Note:	R.L. Stine, Alvin Schwartz, Amelia Cotter, Peter Schwartz.
System Details Note:	DVD; stereo.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.

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