LOS ANGELES, July 13 — Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for upcoming horror comedy sequel Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.

The film is based on R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps book series and it stars Ken Jeong, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Chris Parnell, Madison Iseman, Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Jack Black as the voice of Slappy.

The synopsis of the film reads: "Slappy is back to wreak more havoc this Halloween in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine’s 400-million-selling series of books.”

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is set for release on October 12.