Some of the episodes are scary, some are not. But you have to watch out wich ones you watch, some ARE scary, and I'm 11!
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Goosebumps
(Rated TV-PG, Children's live action, Starring Scott Wickware, Kathryn Short, Cody Jones, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Spooky spin on books may be too scary for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9–12
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What Parents Need to Know
About Goosebumps
Parents need to know that this tween-and-teen-targeted horror anthology series is based on R.L. Stine's popular books of the same name. Everything you'd expect from "regular" horror shows (sinister characters, creepy creatures, and spine-tingling suspense) is here -- just on a milder level. Each episode tells a different story; some have included things like plants that entrap passersby and people who transform into monsters. The unpredictability of the storylines, the young characters' frequent anti-social behavior, and the hazy line between fantasy and reality make this show iffy for kids.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of scary stories. Is it ever fun to be frightened by what you read in a book or see on TV shows or at the movies? Why? Families whose tweens are familiar with the Goosebumps books can also discuss how the show compares to them. Which version did you think was more frightening? Why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Scary!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Plain,Mildly Scary,Mystery......
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
happily scared of Goosebumps
Scary, plain and simple. Of course that's the point. My kids love these shows but are still scared of some of the content.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Good tween centered show.......with 0 romance like a usual Tween show.
Parents need to know that goosebumps isnt all that scary,but is tween targeted......maybe very brave 7 and 6 yr.olds may watch,but i say ages 8 and up
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
SCARY
2007 once i watched a preview and it was oh so SCARY I sleep in my parents room a lot because scared. 2009 I watched some of it today on cartoon network. should be TV-14 because scary & too violent for the hours its shown
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 80% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 80% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 80% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 60% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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