Last year, news broke that everyone's favorite childhood nightmare book, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, was going to be turned into a film. But now this befuddling movie adaptation has a whole new screenwriter, John August. Yeah, Tim Burton's John August.
Originally it was being reported that Saw screenwriters Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton were going to translate the many short stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark into a single film. But now Deadline is reporting that John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, Titan A.E.) will be writing the script for CBS Film. If you noticed, August likes to work with Tim Burton, a lot.
I remember years and years ago finding old copies of these silly things. I can still remember some of the illustrations. Here are some creepy ones for your enjoyment.
PS FYI -- these would make for excellent avatars should any of you crazy kooks choose to make 'em.
--Andy
