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** In [[Film/Goosebumps2015 the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, have both been in [[Film/It2017 King]]-[[Film/ItChapterTwo related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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** In [[Film/Goosebumps2015 the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, have both been in [[Film/It2017 King]]-[[Film/ItChapterTwo related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This [[spoiler:This sequel also references said Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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** Slappy can come off as more scary in some scenes, particularly in the second half where he's out for vengeance and [[spoiler: to take a the kids mother for himself.]]
** The mother [[spoiler: being turned into a dummy.]] The effect is very subtle, looking just as normal... except [[spoiler: her mouth.]]
** The mother [[spoiler: being turned into a dummy.]] The effect is very subtle, looking just as normal... except [[spoiler: her mouth.]]
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** Slappy can come off as more scary in some scenes, particularly in the second half where he's out for vengeance and [[spoiler: to [[spoiler:to take a the kids mother for himself.]]
** The mother[[spoiler: being [[spoiler:being turned into a dummy.]] The effect is very subtle, looking just as normal... except [[spoiler: her [[spoiler:her mouth.]]
** The mother
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** Even worse, a good majority of the trailer uses StockFootage from the first movie, suggesting that this one was done on a ''much'' lower budget and with less effort put in.
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* FanPreferredCutContent: Many fans wished that the original script that had the film set in Horrorland got used instead.
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} [[Film/Goosebumps2015 the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, have both been in [[Film/It2017 King]]-[[Film/ItChapterTwo related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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** Replacing recognisable Goosebumps villains with generic monsters.
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** Replacing recognisable Others were disappointed that the film replaced recognizable Goosebumps villains with generic monsters.
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** More than a few were sad that R.L. Stine (played by Creator/JackBlack) barely shows up throughout the movie.
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** Madison Iseman finally gets to appear alongside Creator/JackBlack after having turned into him in her [[Film/JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle previous Sony family film]].
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** Madison Iseman Creator/MadisonIseman finally gets to appear alongside Creator/JackBlack after having turned into him in her [[Film/JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle previous Sony family film]].
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* JerkassWoobie: Slappy. He only wanted a family and seem to actually want to be in Sonny and Sams. He only used his powers to hurt bad people and never was antagonistic to the heroes until after they tried to put him to sleep.
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* JerkassWoobie: Slappy. He only wanted a family and seem to actually want to be in Sonny and Sams.Sam's. He only used his powers to hurt bad people and never was antagonistic to the heroes until after they tried to put him to sleep.
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* {{Sequelitis}}: The film received a mixed critical reception(but audience was positive enough), whereas its predecessor was more positively-received.
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** The first half of the film closely resembles a standard Night of the Living Dummy-type plot, which is awkwardly and jarringly veered into a retread of the previous film.
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** The first half of the film closely resembles a standard Night ''Night of the Living Dummy-type Dummy''-type plot, which is awkwardly and jarringly veered into a retread of the previous film.
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are have both notable for having shown up been in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] King]]-[[Film/ItChapterTwo related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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* {{Sequelitis}}: The film received a mixed-to-negative critical and audience reception, whereas its predecessor was more positively-received.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Many fans would have vastly preferred the sequel focus on the Horrorland theme park, as it was going to during the early planning stages.
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** The first half of the film closely resembles a standard Night of the Living Dummy-type plot, which is awkwardly and jarringly veered into a retread of the previous film.
** The first half of the film closely resembles a standard Night of the Living Dummy-type plot, which is awkwardly and jarringly veered into a retread of the previous film.
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** The mother [[spoiler: being turned into a dummy.]] The effect is very subtle, looking just as normal... except [[spoiler: her mouth.]]
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books. In Stine's case, fears were somewhat alleviated when a commercial revealed that he's coming back.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books. In Stine's case, fears were somewhat alleviated when a commercial revealed that he's coming back.
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* TaintedByThePreview: Judging from Trailers did not impress, making the teaser, some people are not looking forward to the film, feeling it looks film seem like a cheaper version of than the original.
original, especially since many had expected the film to focus around Horrorland.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books.In Stine's case, fears Stine, however, returns, if in a smaller role.
** Replacing recognisable Goosebumps villains with generic monsters.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: One frequent criticism of the first movie was that many beloved monsters weresomewhat alleviated when a commercial revealed that he's coming back.shunted into the back. This time they are not present at all, Slappy's monster army now composed of generic monsters and living Halloween ornaments. The very few returning monsters are given given little to nothing to do.
** The Haunted Mask ''does'' make an appearance, attaching to Walter, but proceeds to fully transform him into something resembling an ogre.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books.
** Replacing recognisable Goosebumps villains with generic monsters.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: One frequent criticism of the first movie was that many beloved monsters were
** The Haunted Mask ''does'' make an appearance, attaching to Walter, but proceeds to fully transform him into something resembling an ogre.
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* NightmareFuel: The witches with green jack-o-lanterns for heads are beyond creepy.
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** Slappy can come off as more scary in some scenes.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books. In Stine's case, fears were somewhat alleviated when a commercial revealed that he's coming back.back.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Many fans would have vastly preferred the sequel focus on the Horrorland theme park, as it was going to during the early planning stages.
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise.Pennywise though much more explicitly.]]
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. [[spoiler: This sequel also references said Pennywise.]]
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* {{Sequelitis}}: The film received a mixed-to-negative critical and audience reception, whereas its predecessor was more positively-received.
-->'''Website/RottenTomatoes critics consensus:''' ''Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween'' offers a handful of treats for very young viewers, but compared to the entertaining original, this sequel is a ding dong to ditch.
-->'''Website/RottenTomatoes critics consensus:''' ''Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween'' offers a handful of treats for very young viewers, but compared to the entertaining original, this sequel is a ding dong to ditch.
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* HilariousInHindsight: In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]].
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** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}}Pennywise]].Pennywise]].
** Madison Iseman finally gets to appear alongside Creator/JackBlack after having turned into him in her [[Film/JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle previous Sony family film]].
** In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for having shown up in [[Film/It2017 King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}}
** Madison Iseman finally gets to appear alongside Creator/JackBlack after having turned into him in her [[Film/JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle previous Sony family film]].
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased that Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the books. In Stine's case, fears were somewhat alleviated when a commercial revealed that he's coming back.
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* HilariousInHindsight: In [[Film/{{Goosebumps}} the last film]], R.L. Stine hates being compared to Creator/StephenKing. This one features Two of this film's stars, Jeremy Ray Taylor, who happens to be famous Taylor and Caleel Harris, are both notable for being having shown up in [[Film/It2017 a King adaptation]]. It King-related]] [[Series/CastleRock media]]. In Taylor's case, it helps that one of the first film's monsters is a MonsterClown that looks a lot like [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]].
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* ItsTheSameNowItSucks: Quite a few people are turned off at how similar the plot of this one is to that of the first film.
film. It doesn't help that many fans were holding out for Horrorland being the film's theme.
* TaintedByThePreview: Judging from the teaser, some people are not looking forward to the film,believing feeling it looks like a cheaper version of the original.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans are displeased thatit will be critically worse than Zack, Hannah, and Stine are not returning. Ironic, since starting with a new set of characters is very much in keeping with the first.books.
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* ItsTheSameNowItSucks: Quite a few people are turned off at how similar the plot of this one is to that of the first film: two kids sneak into R.L. Stine's house and accidentally open a book, resulting in chaos.
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adaptation]].
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* TaintedByThePreview: Judging from the teaser, some people are not looking forward to the film, believing that it will be critically worse than the first.
* ItsTheSameNowItSucks: Quite a few people are turned off at how similar the plot of this one is to that of the first
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*ItsTheSameNowItSucks: Quite a few people are turned off at how similar the plot of this one is to that of the first film: two kids sneak into R.L. Stine's house and accidentally open a book, resulting in chaos.
*ItsTheSameNowItSucks: Quite a few people are turned off at how similar the plot of this one is to that of the first film: two kids sneak into R.L. Stine's house and accidentally open a book, resulting in chaos.
