Nightbooks(2021)
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Overview
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.
Director
David Yarovesky
Studio
Ghost House Pictures
Cast
Winslow Fegley
as Alex
Lidya Jewett
as Yasmin
Krysten Ritter
as Natacha
Jill Frappier
as Grizelda
Neil Emmanuel Lu
as Joshua
Jess Brown
as Mom
Mathieu Bourassa
as Dad
Luxton Handspiker
as Todd
Eden Gjoka
as Cody
Khiyla Aynne
as Jenny
Liam Couvion
as Newsie
Stephen R. Hart
as Evil Sorcerer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Ghost House Pictures • MXN Entertainment • CatchLight Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nightbooks?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nightbooks (2021).
What is Nightbooks 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 directed Nightbooks?▼
Nightbooks was directed by David Yarovesky and released in 2021. It is a fantasy, horror, family film.
How long is Nightbooks?▼
Nightbooks has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Nightbooks?▼
The cast of Nightbooks includes Winslow Fegley as Alex, Lidya Jewett as Yasmin, Krysten Ritter as Natacha, Jill Frappier as Grizelda, Neil Emmanuel Lu as Joshua and more.
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