‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2’ in the Works With Director André Øvredal

There are more “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.” Original director André Øvredal, Guillermo del Toro, and writers, brothers Dan and Kevin Hageman, are all returning for a sequel. Paramount Pictures and Entertainment One will co-finance “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2.” Hivemind’s Jason Brown and Sean Daniel are producing.

The second installment will be based on a story by del Toro. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” was produced by CBS Films and eOne, which also financed the film. The movie grossed $105 million at the worldwide box office last summer. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” was based on the children’s book series of horror tales. Del Toro tapped “Trollhunter” director Øvredal to helm the adaptation, and shared story credit with Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, with a screenplay by the Hagemans.