Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and More Upcoming Nostalgic Movies

We're suckers for pop culture nostalgia, so it's no wonder our calendars are marked up with the release dates for a ton of new movies that are based on stuff from our childhood. Whether you grew up watching Saturday-morning cartoons in the '60s or the '90s, there are multiple movies for you to get excited (or cranky) about. The latest news: a writer has signed on for the movie version of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Take a look to get the scoop on upcoming movie reboots of Jurassic World, Goosebumps, Jem and the Holograms, and more.

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

  • The original: Author R.L. Stine wrote 62 creepy kids' books, starting with Welcome to Dead House in 1992.
  • The new project: Jack Black, Amy Ryan, and Ken Marino will star in the movie about demons being unleashed on a small town.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You raided your elementary school library's horror section sometime during the mid-'90s.
  • When you can see the new movie: Aug. 7, 2015
Jurassic World
Universal Pictures

Jurassic World

  • The original: Jurassic Park (1993) is still one of the best sci-fi action films of all time, and the 1997 and 2001 sequels were . . . OK.
  • The new project: Chris Pratt, Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Jake Johnson will star in the dino-centric sequel.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: Jurassic Park was one of the first "scary" movies you saw in theaters.
  • When you can see the new movie: June 12, 2015
The Power Rangers Reboot
Disney

The Power Rangers Reboot

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

  • The original: Alvin Schwartz's series of chilling short stories about ghosts was a mainstay for literary and adventurous kids in the '80s and '90s. He wrote three collections between 1981 and 1991.
  • The new project: Writer John August (Big Fish, Frankenweenie) will handle converting the books into a movie.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You were the kid who skipped recess to sit in the corner of the library reading about hooks and big toes.
  • When you can see the new movie: TBA
National Lampoon's Vacation
Warner Bros.

National Lampoon's Vacation

  • The original: The 1983 film starring Chevy Chase is a real treasure.
  • The new project: Ed Helms is set to star as a grown-up Rusty Griswold in a comic reboot, alongside an all-star cast.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You grew up watching all the National Lampoon's Vacation films.
  • When you can see the new movie: TBA
Jem and the Holograms
Marvel

Jem and the Holograms

  • The original: The animated series about a music company owner/famous singer ran from 1985 to 1988.
  • The new project: A live-action musical movie starring Aubrey Peeples (Nashville), Molly Ringwald, and Juliette Lewis.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You sometimes still sing into your hairbrush and pretend to be Jem.
  • When you can see the new movie: Oct. 23, 2015
Beverly Hills Cop 4
Paramount Pictures

Beverly Hills Cop 4

  • The original: Beverly Hills Cop was a huge hit in 1984, and the sequels in 1987 and 1994 didn't do too shabby either.
  • The new project: Brett Ratner will direct the movie that finds Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) back in his home town of Detroit.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You miss pre-Nutty Professor Eddie Murphy.
  • When you can see the new movie: March 25, 2016
The Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four

  • The original: Before the 2005 movie, The Fantastic Four started as a 1960s comic-book series.
  • The new project: Kate Mara, Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, and Michael B. Jordan are starring in the action reboot.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You grew up in the comic-book store in the '60s or '70s.
  • When you can see the new movie: Aug. 7, 2015
The Flintstones
Warner Bros.

The Flintstones

  • The original: The cartoon series ran from 1960 to '66 and was the first-ever animated show to be nominated for a primetime Emmy for comedy series.
  • The new project: Will Ferrell is producing an animated reboot.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You watched the original when it was on or caught the episodes in syndication with your parents.
  • When you can see the new movie: TBA
Ant-Man

Ant-Man

  • The original: Ant-Man (aka Hank Pym) first appeared in Stan Lee's universe of Marvel characters in 1962.
  • The new project: Paul Rudd will star as Ant-Man, alongside Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Patrick Wilson.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You were a fan of the books through the '60s and have been hoping for this movie since the '80s, when plans first began.
  • When you can see the new movie: July 17, 2015
Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear

  • The original: Throughout the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Michael Bond wrote more than 20 books featuring a bear called Paddington.
  • The new project: Nicole Kidman stars in the upcoming family comedy.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You had your very own Paddington Bear doll.
  • When you can see the new movie: Jan. 16, 2015
Annie

Annie

  • The original: The Little Orphan Annie comic strip was the country's most popular in the '30s, and the Broadway musical rose to fame in 1977.
  • The new project: Quvenzhané Wallis plays the title character in the musical remake, also starring Jamie Foxx.
  • You'll feel nostalgic if: You love the comics, saw the musical, or watched the 1982 or 1999 film versions.
  • When you can see the new movie: Dec. 19, 2014