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R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour

Name: R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
Genre: Family, Drama
Released: 2010-10-29

2010 | 4 seasons | 25 min | Family, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 6 Emmys, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for families.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is a Canadian/American original anthology horror-fantasy series, with episodes each half an hour long. The series is based on The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It Movie, and the books The Haunting Hour and Nightmare Hour anthology by R. L. Stine.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Emmys: Emmy Awards: Outstanding Hairstyling, Emmy Awards: Outstanding Children's Series, Emmy Awards: Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design, Emmy Awards: Outstanding Performer in a Children's or Pre-School Children's Series. Plus 3 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 81K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12010 · 22 episodes · 7.7 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22011 · 18 episodes · 7.5 out of 10
Sunday
Season 32012 · 26 episodes · 7.1 out of 10
Sunday
Season 42014 · 10 episodes · 7.0 out of 10
Sunday

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Cast & crew

Created by R.L. Stine