Nightbooks

Nightbooks

2021 · 101 min · EN · NR · 6.1 (453 votes)
Dir. David Yarovesky · Starring Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter, Jill Frappier, Neil Emmanuel Lu, Jess Brown · Music Michael Abels

“Write for your life.”

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Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.

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A darkly charming fairy tale where scary stories become a lifeline. It's a visually rich, spooky adventure that balances genuine frights with a hopeful, brave spirit. Perfect for a cozy, slightly thrilling watch.

spookywhimsicaltensecharmingsteadymodern fairy talegothic undertonesfamily-friendly horrorstylized visualsstorytellingbraveryescapefriendship
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witchcathalloweenheld captivechild protagonistscary stories
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