Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

In 1968, Ramon Morales drives into the quaint town of Mill Valley, setting the stage for eerie occurrences. Unbeknownst to him, his arrival coincides with a series of spooky events that will deeply intertwine his fate with the town's dark history.

Stella Nicholls receives a call from her friends Chuck and Auggie, inviting her to participate in a prank against the local bully, Tommy Milner. The outing hints at an unusual dynamic among the friends, eventually drawing them into darker happenings.

In a misguided attempt at revenge against Tommy, Chuck resorts to fishing poop from the toilet to vandalize Tommy's car. The situation backfires dramatically when Tommy retaliates, leading to an intense chase with their group of friends.

After their escape to a drive-in theater, the friends are forced out by Tommy and his gang. This confrontation leaves Stella feeling vulnerable, prompting her to invite Ramon to explore an infamous haunted house linked to local legends.

Stella and Ramon bravely break into the supposedly haunted residence of Sarah Bellows. Inside, they uncover a sinister book of scary tales, only to become ensnared in supernatural horrors that connect to their present-day struggles.

As the group investigates, Chuck finds himself hiding in a closet where he experiences a jarring vision of an old woman accompanied by a dog. This moment signifies the looming supernatural menace tied to Sarah's tale.

Tommy, fueled by alcohol and aggression, encounters Harold, the town scarecrow, which triggers a series of violent events. The unfolding horror reveals the book's influence as Stella reads from it, intertwining Tommy's fate with his past actions.

As the sun rises, Ramon faces Chief Turner, who is suspicious of him based on the recent events surrounding Tommy. This confrontation adds pressure to Ramon's situation in Mill Valley, complicating his ties to the unfolding horrors.

Stella and Ramon discover a shocking twist: Harold is donning Tommy's clothes, hinting at a grave fate. As their friends start disappearing one by one, the urgency to uncover the truth behind the cursed book intensifies.

Ruth encounters a terrifying fate, becoming a victim of a spider-infested horror. Ghastly details of her plight motivate the group to engage in a frantic rescue effort, heightening the tension surrounding their dark adventure.

The friends meet Lulu Baptiste, who reveals unsettling secrets about the Bellows family's dark past. Her insights provide pivotal clues needed to stop the manifestations of the book's horrors and save their missing friends.

As the gang delves deeper into the stories, Chuck vanishes, raising the stakes for the remaining friends. Each terrifying tale they unravel seems directly connected to the fates of those who disappear.

With chaos ensuing, the group faces off against a terrifying supernatural entity known as the Jangly Man. This confrontation embodies the culmination of their fears and the stakes of their survival against the book's evil manifestations.

Stella bravely confronts the ghost of Sarah Bellows, vowing to tell her story and expose the truth about her family's dark legacy. This act of courage becomes a turning point in unraveling the curse rooted in the book.

In the aftermath of the chaos, Ramon prepares to face the draft for Vietnam, leaving behind a letter from Stella that carries hope. As Stella documents the truth behind the Bellows family, she aims to reclaim their lost friends, with darkness still lurking nearby.