The universe of Goosebumpsbased on the iconic literary saga of R.L. Stineexpands with a new season titled Goosebumps: The Disappearance.The series has already premiered its eight episodes on the platform Disney+. This new chapter of the franchise combines mystery, horror and family drama, with a cast led by David Schwimmerrecognized for his role as Ross in Friends, who here plays Anthony Brewer, a former botany professor caught between science and mystery.
The plot of Goosebumps: The Disappearance focuses on Devin and Cecetwins who face changes in their lives after the divorce of their father, Anthony. As they try to adapt to their new reality, they discover an imminent threat that leads them to unearth dark family secrets. The events are intertwined with the chilling disappearance of four teenagers in 1994, a mystery that the protagonists must solve together with their friends. Alex, C.J. and Frankie.
The narrative also explores the past of Anthony Brewer, who, in addition to dealing with his recent divorce, faces memories of his brother who disappeared three decades ago. The personal effects of this relative, whose body was never found, arrive at Anthony’s house, unleashing a series of supernatural events. Among them, the presence of a garment that seems to house a malevolent entity stands out, an element that directly connects with the horror tone characteristic of the franchise.
The main cast includes Jayden Bartels Like Cece, Sam McCarthy Like Devin, Elijah M Cooper like CJ, Galilee The Sage Like Frankie, Francesca Noel like Alex and Stony Blyden Like Trey. Besides, Ana Ortiz will play Jen, a key character in the development of the story.
This season’s production was carried out by Sony Pictures Televisionwith a creative team led by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Lettermanwho developed the series with the showrunner Hilary Winston. The three also participated as executive producers, accompanied by Neal H. Moritz, Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman of Scholastic Entertainmentas well as Pavun Shetty, Conor Welch, Erin O’Malley, Karl Frankenfield and James Eagan.
This new installment of Goosebumps takes inspiration from some of the most popular books in the literary saga, such as Don’t go down to the basement, The haunted car, monster blood, The girl and the monster, Terrifying visit and Panic in the camp. The series seeks to maintain the spirit of the original texts, which have captivated generations of readers since their publication by Scholasticconsolidating itself as one of the best-selling collections of all time.
The series, which is positioned within the YA (Young Adult) genre, seeks to attract both the followers of generation Z and the nostalgic ones who grew up with the books of R.L. Stine. Goosebumps: The Disappearance It combines classic elements of teenage horror with a contemporary narrative, adapted to the interests and sensibilities of today’s audience.
With this new season, the franchise continues to explore fear and mystery from a fresh perspective, while paying homage to the elements that made it a cultural phenomenon. The arrival of Goosebumps: The Disappearance to Disney+ marks a new chapter in the history of this saga, which continues to reinvent itself to captivate new generations.
