Nightbooks (2021). Horror for Kids on Netflix

Nightbooks is a 2021 Netflix movie directed by David Yarovesky. Starring Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett and Krysten Ritter.

A good movie for kids of all ages.

Plot, Synopsis

Follows Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories who is imprisoned by an evil young witch in her contemporary New York City apartment. (Filmaffinity)

Movie Reviews

“Krysten Ritter, along with Winslow Fegley and Lidya Jewett, provide enough pizazz to keep Nightbooks afloat, creating an engaging supernatural hostage scenario” Matt Fowler: IGN 

“As a horror movie for kids, ‘Nightbooks’ hits so many of the right spots. Watching this as an adult, you might be able to recognize yourself as a kid (…) Rating: ???? (out of 5)” Karina Adelgaard: Heaven of Horror

“Its whimsical touches, along with a reverence for creative young minds, gives the film a warmth that counterbalances its shocks.” Scott Tobias: Variety 

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Release Date

September 15, 2021.

Where to Watch

On Netflix

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