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Nightbooks

NR20211h 41mDavid Yarovesky
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 65

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"Write for your life."

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.

FantasyHorrorFamily
WitchCatHalloweenHeld CaptiveChild ProtagonistScary Stories

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nightbooks (2021) about?

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.

Who stars in Nightbooks?

Nightbooks stars Winslow Fegley (Alex), Lidya Jewett (Yasmin), Krysten Ritter (Natacha), Jill Frappier (Grizelda), Neil Emmanuel Lu (Joshua). The film was directed by David Yarovesky.

How long is Nightbooks?

Nightbooks has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated NR.

Is Nightbooks worth watching?

Nightbooks holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Fantasy, Horror, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Nightbooks?

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