📰 What Happened
Streamer Tubi has announced a live-action film based on R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ book series. Trevor Calverley will direct, from a script by Jem Garrard. It is set to premiere on Tubi in 2027. The story follows 16-year-old Jenny, who takes a babysitting job to pay for a writing program while a prowler terrorises girls in her town.
🔍 The Backstory
‘The Babysitter’ books ran from 1989 to 1995 and were written by the author behind ‘Goosebumps’. Tubi has already made two other R.L. Stine adaptations, ‘Pumpkinhead’ and a sequel released this weekend. The streamer is building a library of spooky titles to attract viewers. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ TV series was cancelled after two seasons at Disney+.
🎯 Why It Matters
It shows how streaming platforms are turning to well-known authors for popular content that draws loyal fans.

Streamer Tubi has announced a live-action film based on R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ book series. Trevor Calverley will direct, from a script by Jem Garrard. It is set to premiere on Tubi in 2027. The story follows 16-year-old Jenny, who takes a babysitting job to pay for a writing program while a prowler terrorises girls in her town.

‘The Babysitter’ books ran from 1989 to 1995 and were written by the author behind ‘Goosebumps’. Tubi has already made two other R.L. Stine adaptations, ‘Pumpkinhead’ and a sequel released this weekend. The streamer is building a library of spooky titles to attract viewers. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ TV series was cancelled after two seasons at Disney+.

It shows how streaming platforms are turning to well-known authors for popular content that draws loyal fans.

📰 Source: News Source
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