‘GOOSEBUMPS’

Rating: PG for some language and suggestive comments.

What it’s about: A group of teens accidentally unleash all of the monsters from R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” book series.

The kid attractor factor: Teen stars, a wholesome take on the monster film, Jack Black, fun humor

Good lessons/bad lessons: Face your own demons, protect others, always fix what you might have messed up.

Violence: There’s monsters galore on the loose in town, with werewolves in the grocery store and giant praying mantis bugs attacking the high school. Aside from suspenseful chases, the violence isn’t gory, and they go for laughs instead of scares.

Language: Aside from a few suggestive “sexy” comments, no strong language.

Sexuality: References to characters as sexy, a kiss between Champ and his high school crush, a kiss between Zach and Hannah.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: This film is more spooky-funny than scary. It would be fine for kids, though the youngest ones might find the monster themes and chases a bit much.