---
title: "R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/r-l-stine-s-the-haunting-hour-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 33841
imdb_id: "tt1765510"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 76
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 223
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/r-l-stine-s-the-haunting-hour-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is a Canadian and American anthology horror-fantasy television series that originally aired on The Hub Network. The program consists of 76 episodes, with each installment running half an hour in length. The series is based on the 2007 film R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It, as well as the author's book anthologies titled The Haunting Hour and Nightmare Hour. Throughout the series, R. L. Stine guides viewers through a collection of creepy tales. These episodes feature various supernatural elements, including life-sized dolls, werewolves, and carnival clowns that stalk children. The cast of the series includes actors such as Jeny Cassady, Dan Payne, Brendan Meyer, and Emma Grabinsky. The show provides a series of standalone stories designed for younger audiences. The entire series has been archived, with episodes sourced from platforms such as Apple TV. The production serves as an immersive horror experience based on the works of R. L. Stine.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Creepy anthology series with spooky tales for kids."

### Why Watch
- Perfect for young horror fans
- Episodic format allows for easy viewing
- Based on popular R.L. Stine books

### Caveats & Content Note
- May be too scary for younger viewers
- Episodes can feel repetitive
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mild scares and supernatural themes suitable for older children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: eerie, whimsical, unsettling, mysterious, short-form

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 76
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 70 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: R.L. Stine
- **Networks / Studios**: Hub Network, Discovery Family

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeny Cassady** as *Lily D. (puppet performer)*
- **Dan Payne** as *The Golem*
- **Geoff Redknap** as *Lily D. (puppet performer)*
- **Emma Grabinsky** as *Margery Wright / Evelyn Nester*
- **Bailee Madison** as *Lily Carbo*
- **Brendan Meyer** as *Will Johnston*
- **Connor Price** as *Ned*
- **Matt Angel** as *Dr. Emil Mangle*
- **Karin Konoval** as *Old Gresilda*
- **Kacey Rohl** as *Young Nadia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show based on Goosebumps?
No, it's based on R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour books.

### Q: How long is each episode?
Each episode is approximately 30 minutes long.

### Q: Is it appropriate for young children?
It's aimed at children but may be scary for sensitive viewers.

### Q: Are all episodes connected?
No, each episode is a standalone story.

### Q: Where can I watch the full series?
The series has been archived online and is available through various sources.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The R Project for Statistical Computing](https://www.r-project.org/)
- [R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour (TV Series 2010-2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1765510/)
- [Roblox](https://www.roblox.com/)
- [The Haunting Hour: The Series - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_Hour:_The_Series)
- [R-4.6.1 for Windows - The Comprehensive R Archive Network](https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/)
- [RL Stine's The Haunting Hour - Full Series - Archive.org](https://archive.org/details/rl-stines-the-haunting-hour-full-series)

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