HBO Max is developing a series based on Scholastic's "Point Horror" books by R.L Stine,
Variety has learned exclusively.
The project hails from Picturestart and
Lionsgate Television. The show, which is currently titled "Point Fear," is described as an anthology series that exposes the horrors of being a teenager. Each episode of the show will be inspired by one of the books in the series, told for today's audiences but with a nostalgic nod to the 1990s. Many authors have published books under the "Point Horror" banner, but the series will specifically focus on those written by Stine.
Jon M. Chu is in negotiations to direct and executive produce the series. Stine will also executive produce along with Yvonne M. Bernard. Ryan Lindenberg will oversee the project for Picturestart.
Previous television adaptations of Stine's work includes the "Goosebumps" series, as well as shows like "The Nightmare Room" and "Eye Candy." He and Bernard are also currently adapting his "Fear Street" books into films.