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Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
There something funny about Jodie and Mark's grandparents' farm, but nobody's laughing, especially when twelve strange new scarecrows scare more than just the crows! Don't Go To Sleep: Matt Amsterdam wishes his family were different - until he wakes up from a nap in the attic to find that things are suddenly very different. Calling All Creeps: Ricky Beamer hopes for revenge when he puts a mean girl's phone number in a personal ad. But when he starts getting scary midnight calls, he's the one getting the creeps!
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Plot Summary
The episode follows twins Josh and Sam as they visit their aunt and uncle's farm. They soon discover that the scarecrow on the farm seems to be alive and is menacing them. As the scarecrow's activities escalate, the twins must uncover the mystery behind its malevolent presence before it's too late.
Critical Reception
As an episode of the popular 'Goosebumps' TV series, 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight' was generally well-received by its target audience of young viewers. It is often cited as one of the more memorable and frightening installments of the show, capturing the eerie atmosphere and suspense that fans of R.L. Stine's books expected.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective scares and suspenseful storytelling.
Appreciated for staying true to the spirit of R.L. Stine's writing.
Considered a standout episode by many fans of the series.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this episode are not specifically aggregated on Google. However, general sentiment from fans of the 'Goosebumps' series often highlights its ability to create a spooky yet family-friendly viewing experience.
Fun Fact
Although R.L. Stine is credited as a character in this adaptation, the actual author R.L. Stine did not make an appearance in the episode itself; the character was portrayed by an actor.
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