R.L. Stine’s ‘Point Horror’ Anthology Series Coming To HBO Max

While streaming consumers are still digesting the content they can get on Apple TV and Disney+, another service is on the horizon, though it is taking time to secure its own original content before becoming available. HBO Max is biding its time and building momentum through exclusive deals and original content, such as a potential Green Lantern series and now, R.L. Stine’s “Point Horror” adaption.

According to an exclusive report in Variety, the upcoming show for HBO’s new streaming service invites 1990s horror tropes and mixes them with contemporary themes. Coined for today’s audiences as “Point Fear,” the anthology series inspired by R.L. Stine and Scholastic’s classic works will follow a different teenager across multiple episodes, showcasing both modern-day teenage angst alongside nostalgic terror references.

Stine is a horror mastermind, known for his “Goosebumps,” “Eye Candy” and “The Nightmare Room,” all of which having been adapted for television. While fans will note that various other authors have penned works under the “Point Horror” title for Scholastic, the HBO Max series will be based solely on Stine’s novels.

In addition to Stine, Yvonne Bernard will also executive produce. The two have been working together on a “Fear Street” film adaption, though little is known yet about that project. Though no director has been set in stone just yet, there have reportedly been talks with Jon M. Chu, who has worked on “Crazy Rich Asians,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” and “Now You See Me 2.”

HBO Max claims the service will provide upon launch at least 10,000 hours of viewing content. From the aforementioned Green Lantern series and Stine’s classic horror adaptions to a rumored “Friends” reunion and “South Park,” HBO plans to beat out its many various competitors anyway it can. Though it is a bit pricier than counterparts, weighing it at a monthly $14.99, certain HBO subscribers may be eligible for a free subscription.

HBO Max is slated for debut in Spring 2020.