Dylan Minnette Character Analysis

Growing up as a youngster in the 1990s, it was impossible to escape the popularity of R.L. Stine’s book series, Goosebumps. Come to think of it, that could be one of the many reasons for my undying devotion to the horror genre. Regardless, Stine’s novels were one of the cornerstones of a generation – incomparable to any other youngster novel series that was one the market, at least from a male perspective, I suppose.

The books were full of edgy, scary grit that had the power to infect every facet of the mind – causing plenty of darkness laced paranoia and sleepless nights. But, that was half the fun (at least it seems that way now). From zombies, mummy’s and talking dummies, the seemingly endless array of villainy was enough – one story

Stein hits the spot. It’s not overly childish or outlandish, although he is kooky enough to be a member of the Adams Family. Nevertheless, Black injects the right about of enthusiasms and charisma into this character – and is provided enough emotional layers to be relatable for viewers.

Admittedly, Jack Black is the selling point in terms of a marketing credibility, but its Dylan Minnette that drives home the fun, fast-pitch pace of this production. Best known for his roles in the film adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and TV’s Saving Grace, not to mention R.L Stein’s The Haunting Hour, Minnette is establishing himself to be a solid young acting commodity with a bright future ahead of him.

Minnette’s onscreen chemistry with co-stars Odeya Rush and Ryan Lee is also quite impressive – proving that an adolescent cast is fully capable of delivery a completely engaging viewing experience. Rush and Minnette feed off each other wonderfully, but it’s hard to ignore the vitality of Ryan Lee – who contributes solid comedy relief at even the tensest moments, like when a Werewolf is on the loose in a grocery