Guillermo del Toro’s “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” Reveals Release Date

August 2019 just got real scary.

Guillermo del Toro’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark has been set for an August release.

The movie based on Alvin Schwartz’s internationally best-selling book series is produced by del Toro (The Shape of Water, Pacific Rim, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) who has also co-wrote the script for the feature alongside Daniel Hageman and Kevin Hageman.

The Andre Ovredal helmed feature film follows group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town. Zoe Colletti was the first to be cast in the film, and stars as Stella. Colletti’s co-stars include Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, and Natalie Ganzhorn.

The production also released glimpse into the film’s aesthetics with an official movie logo. It definitely gives us nightmarish vibes.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is set to arrive on August 9, 2019.