Derek
Wardenclyffe, Estados Unidos, às vésperas do Halloween. Sonny (Jeremy Ray Taylor) e Sam (Caleel Harris) são grandes amigos, que encontram um livro incompleto guardado dentro de um baú, em uma casa abandonada. Ao abri-lo, eles despertam o boneco Slappy (Avery Lee Jones), que surge inesperadamente. Criação do autor R.L. Stine (Jack Black), ele usa os jovens e ainda a irmã de Sonny, Sarah (Madison Iseman), para criar sua própria família de monstros.
James
Ebony and Michael were forced into a modern "shotgun" wedding after becoming teenage parents, putting their personal goals on hold in order to support their family. Amazingly, the two high school sweethearts managed to overcome the odds and establish a seemingly ideal life for themselves. However, the success that initially was meant to strengthen their family has become the very thing that is driving them apart. As a result, Michael desperately tries to hold onto everything he's worked his entire life to gain. This leads the family on an unconventional adventure to restore the faith, hope, and trust that initially brought them together.
