In the wake of two Pumpkinhead movies, Tubi will be expanding their R.L. Stine Universe with next year’s R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns, and Tubi is staying in the Stine business even beyond that.
Tubi announced over the weekend that R.L. Stine’s The Babysitter is coming in 2027!
The upcoming Tubi Original horror movie from director Trevor Calverley will adapt R.L. Stine’s 1989 book with the same title, which was followed by sequel novels in 1991, 1993, and 1995.
The Hollywood Reporter details, “The film follows a 16-year-old babysitter, Jenny, who is so desperate to earn enough money for a prestigious writing program that she takes the job despite a prowler terrorizing girls across town. But when she starts receiving threatening phone calls and a dangerous fugitive surfaces in town, Jenny’s suspicion of those around her grows.
“Meanwhile, danger begins closing in.”
Jem Garrard (R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead, Afraid of Clowns) will write and produce.
“R.L. Stine has an incredible ability to tell stories that are scary, fun and endlessly entertaining, and that combination continues to connect with Tubi viewers,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “With The Babysitter, one of R.L. Stine’s most iconic novels, we’re delivering a fresh, fun thrill ride for longtime fans and a whole new generation.”
R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead and Pumpkinhead 2 are now streaming on Tubi.
Look for both Afraid of Clowns and The Babysitter next year.
