Nightbooks | Official Trailer | Netflix

When Alex (Winslow Fegley), a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by an evil witch (Krysten Ritter) in her magical apartment, and must tell a scary story every night to stay alive, he teams up with another prisoner, Yasmin (Lidya Jewett), to find a way to escape.
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Nightbooks | Official Trailer | Netflix
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Scary story fan Alex must tell a spine-tingling tale every night - or stay trapped with his new friend in a wicked witch's magical apartment forever.

[@ninjasmuffin]

I love how Krysten Ritter is the queen of goth yet she’s a little ray of sunshine in real life!

[@donovanmartin7946]

love that about her

[@RhysGriffinProductions]

I met her in person, so I can definitely validate.

[@TimByrd]

You mean Kodiak bears?

[@tangytablets5150]

Duality of Krysten

[@tessareaston2208]

You know her do you?

[@evgenkhersonets880]

Wow, this looks like a good setup for a kids horror. Also, I'm glad to see Krysten back

[@malindamoore8]

I was just thinking that! This is a horror film for kids. My son loves scary things, but he's to young for adult horror films. This looks amazing.

[@sermerlin1]

@@malindamoore8 this is a movie for everyone. Not kids. Just because kids are main actors doesn't mean it's for kids specifically.

[@tessareaston2208]

Who is krystal?

[@danielesti]

YES IT SEEM LIKE THE GREAT SETUP FOR SOM HARD JERK OFF ACTIVITY WITH A HAPPY ENDING. IS KRYSTEN ONE OF THE ACTRESSES IN PORNHUB?

[@billsugg9564]

Same here; good to she her getting work.

[@vinodkumarakula6807]

Witch : "I want you to read me scary stories" Kid : *gives her Amazon Kindle *credits roll

[@danielesti]

ME...OHHHH IM COMING HARDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@wedoba]

Hehe that's pretty good, to bad this ain't a kindle ad

[@vasudev8421]

*write

[@viveksagar691]

* gives her Audible

[@barbiquearea]

Smart.

[@Capricorn152]

Krysten Ritter as a campy witch in a Scheherazade retelling is sort of everything.

[@nnannakalu9423]

I couldn't agree more!

[@CEBanks]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that immediately thought of Scheherazade.

[@ShadowSonic2]

@@CEBanks That's 1001 Arabian Nights, right?

[@CEBanks]

@@ShadowSonic2 exactly.

[@xavierabii548]

What's a Schehehehe?

[@wilt2.079]

This movie was so nostalgic, it felt like watching 80-90's movies all over again.. It's not perfect but it was enjoyable for me *I loved it*

[@sowndharyasuresh8527]

Is it good? Can I watch or else its boring?

[@larrygill2223]

@@sowndharyasuresh8527 it’s good.

[@anjiharrell6175]

Love all of the nods to the Lost Boys. Even the soundtrack music. Cry Little Sister was my absolute fav.

[@sowndharyasuresh8527]

@@larrygill2223 tq for responding 🥰

[@larrygill2223]

@@sowndharyasuresh8527 when you watch it, tell me what you thought of it 😊

this is the sequel to Don't Trust the B in Apt 23 we've been waiting for

[@AndrewMcColl]

More like "Don't Trust the Witch in Apartment 23"

[@eliotopian]

This comment is going to carry me all the way thru to Monday!

[@acerazak4087]

Ha ha I love the series

[@Baalek1]

Where my mind went immediately 😁

[@anantc88]

Are we forgetting super powered B next door, Jessica Jones? 😉

[@coolboss999]

This is actually a really good concept for a movie. I'm definitely watching this when it comes out

[@LittleEvoLady]

Do you know when it comes out on Netflix?

[@coolboss999]

@@LittleEvoLady It says at the end September 15th

[@ethanarc]

@Screamo Yeah, they do a lot of adaptations so that seemed likely

[@noeltobitdelafuente5743]

It's like Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark but with a One Thousand And One Nights/Misery aspect where the main character needs to write/tell a story in order to survive.

[@randomuser3209]

@Screamo It's also more or less One Thousand And One Nights but with a modern horror twist

[@orlsche]

it’s so surreal seeing this trailer! the original writer of the book (jerry white) was my english teacher just last year and i always had a special interest in whenever one of his new books would come out. because of this, he sometimes showed me set pictures and pictures of the cast. i’m so excited for the movie to come out! congrats mr white!

[@wafflemation6887]

Your teacher wrote an amazing book. I'm rereading it again, it's so nostalgic.

[@AvinashJagassar]

Trailer: *shows Sam Raimi's name* Me: Say no more fam

[@RK-tt7sf]

Facts that was me to lol I was meh until I seen his name

[@moduleheadindependentcreat8158]

same lol

[@SenatiaA]

Right.

[@Wonder.Winnie]

As a fan of Narnia, Coraline, and Bridge to Terabithia growing up, this looks like it's going to be a good addition to the mix

[@lifesucks4950]

hi cutie is the profile picture urs

[@midvamp]

@@lifesucks4950 weirdo

[@midvamp]

Same I love them

[@leslieandjesse1200]

Those are all my favorite movies!!

[@geniusleemons2103]

Krysten Ritter deserves Golden Globe Award for her acting in this movie. She has played a role very well...GREAT

[@mafia8500]

*The worst nightmare in this movie is them having to study and read to end their nightmare.*

[@mrbane2000]

Man cameras these days film better then we see with our own eyes. I like Krysten Ritter tho'

[@Vivek-mt4yp]

Yes,it looks like very beautiful art

[@yaskiyaeger8977]

So true

[@DuckybeauROBLOX]

You should thank color correction too. Thats a huge part of the look at the end

[@tomlawal7991]

But you’re seeing the results of the camera with your eyes

[@SilverPlayer2002]

What’s more amazing is that Ritter has also written a psychological thriller book called *Bonfire*, before this, so she’s a horror writer who’s playing a witch who has children to write horror stories for her.

[@anantc88]

Bonfire by Krysten Ritter- is it good?

[@eliavlev1630]

בבקשה

[@siennakline9726]

To be honest, didn't expect that the movie would be such good!!

[@nabeehahussain6509]

I’m so glad their turning the book into a movie!

[@rekgotsofetsemosikidi4371]

something to hold till that locke and key returns

[@trishnonya522]

Do you know when Locke & key returns

[@trishnonya522]

@Rupak Das XII A 09 arrrrgggg so far away.. Thank you

[@RohanKumar-jh1if]

@Rupak Das XII A 09 wasn't it gonna come in October 2021....cuz the IG page clearly tells that the new series shall be out in October!!

[@roy.shrestha]

Omg same. Can anyone suggest more shows like Locke & Key?

[@jabax9664]

@@trishnonya522 Its Coming October this year, dont worry

[@lordofthegeckos533]

Fun fact: Lenore played by Trixie, who's the cat of one of my best friends. She's actually a shy and really sweet kitty in real life.

[@Jujubee87]

That is one cute kitty! Trixie did an amazing job, please tell the owner 🙂

[@lordofthegeckos533]

@@Jujubee87 I definitely will!

[@mageborn23]

You had me at Krysten Ritter. I don't have to watch the rest of the trailer

[@terranova1203]

Same here

[@crystalclearangel]

Same same

[@maxpops8427]

That had me at Sam Raimi

[@wisdomstudio420]

@free sexy albums in my channel you have said this already

[@thefourhorsemen91]

@@maxpops8427 YES!

[@Jordacar]

This looks A LOT scarier than 'Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting.'

[@tatum635]

this gives me coraline vibes.

[@jerry-sv2rt]

As someone's who read both as first editions not really.

[@domezasrekh3775]

The *what?!*

[@jerry-sv2rt]

@@domezasrekh3775 it's a book my friend

[@c.a.....]

Is 13+

[@ellamckinstry531]

This book was so good, I am glad they are making it into a movie!

[@anisha5259]

What is the name of the book?...I want to read it.

[@ellamckinstry531]

@@anisha5259 the book is also called Nightbooks!

[@orlsche]

same! My teacher wrote it so it may be a bit bias, but I love all of his books! I definitely recommend the Thickety and Shadow School (his other books)

[@madelineoconnor2536]

@@orlsche same. He is also my teacher and yeah the books are pretty great.

[@orlsche]

@@madelineoconnor2536 when was he your teacher? (I'm just asking bc I might've seen you)

[@bongabkmokoena1613]

WHY IS THIS NOT A SERIES? THIS IS THE CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR.

[@bittomethe1st689]

Check out Locke and Key.. It's identical

[@bongabkmokoena1613]

@@bittomethe1st689 I saw it! Just need more shows like that, take 'The Order' or 'October Faction' for example.

[@boisvert001]

@@bongabkmokoena1613 Both canceled though -_- I'm not even surprised anymore

[@bongabkmokoena1613]

@@boisvert001 thus they should give something to replace the ones they canceled 😞.

[@boisvert001]

@@bongabkmokoena1613 It's so annoying that shows like Riverdale or The Walking Dead get so much seasons and that the actual good shows get canceled after one season ending with a cliffhanger :/

[@FarhiRosleysembunyi]

Spoiler alert: I don't think there are lenses on that boy's glasses.

[@gamingbear7316]

Yeah I noticed that too

[@atomialep]

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie right now. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@timelord2502]

krysten ritter is so good I am really looking forward to this

[@febrimarpa]

The twist is so good, not expecting the story to be so interesting !

[@rowelle]

Everything about this trailer looked like Locke & Key. The production design, the cinematography, the antagonist, and a lot of the magic with the doors,

[@stephenwalsh4481]

That was such a great series havnt seen season 2 yet!

[@TheMaster-ou6tb]

This movie is one of the biggest surprises of 2021 for me! It has a great story, AMAZING special effects, the acting is fire, the costumes! And... YES, it is a horror movie! 10/10!

[@astroshinde]

This movie was sooo good, hopefully there’ll be a sequel! 🧙‍♀️ 🤍

[@Chi.mer4]

Probably not because spoilers The witch that gave Natasha her magic died seemingly but if they pull a trick on us then maybe

[@eliassotengco8176]

@@Chi.mer4 there was a post credit scene where it showed her being alive

[@Chi.mer4]

@@eliassotengco8176 oh cool.

[@fdl238]

Three cast members and a cat was enough. It was amazing, I wish there's a sequel.

[@scuffygameplay]

I literally just finished watching It's Okay Not to be Okay and then see this trailer. Godamn... first Shang-Chi and then Dune and now this in September. I'm getting a lot of birthday presents it seems.

[@mannyguzman8222]

Cool me to lol

[@Vampluvver]

This looks really promising! I am excited to see how this pans out. Looks like a great story type!

[@maricamrk389]

I really like this movie, very good actors, especially the actress who plays Nataha and little Alex.

[@krislea9483]

I love that there are starting to be horror movies for kids! I mean, I was allowed to watch Nightmare on Elm Street as a kid, but that's not happening with my kiddo 😂

[@neeshana_]

Damn you a boring parent then💀

[@asuraXTC]

I guess goosebumps is a dead franchise that’s what got me into horror as kid slappy gave me my fear of dolls

[@maxpops8427]

There’s also Tim Burton

[@meluk6991]

I too grew up on Nightmare On Elm Street... Pet Cemetery... and Tales From The Crypt. I was waaaay too young!

[@kudzu_]

I remember watching Tremors and It when I was very little (preschool age.) After Tremors, I refused to walk on the floor and got around the house for a few days by hopping on furniture and sprinting and sobbing when I had to get to my room. And well, I'm still terrified of clowns.

[@elektra56765]

3 things. a) Why does the kid with the glasses look so much like Tom Holland as a kid? b) Is this a movie or a show, I didn't understand. c) Sam Raimi and Krysten Ritter? Might be worth it after all.

[@eradicatedpulse6896]

1. I don't see the resemblance 2. Movie 3. Not directed by Sam Raimi just produced which literally means nothing

[@jethroodi6696]

he look like young Asa Butterfield

[@Ganesh_nyk]

Lol in the opening it said Netflix flim 🤦 do you even watch with your 👀 ?

[@TU-dv3em]

I thought the kid with glasses looked like the kid from the conjuring 3. As much as I love Krysten, this movie looks like trash. I really want to see it, just for her, but it won't be the same as the other roles shes portrayed.

[@dominickscalpi5686]

@@TU-dv3em sorry you think it looks like trash.... But maybe that's got something to do with the fact that it's FOR CHILDREN and not you, a GROWN ASS ADULT. 🤷🏻‍♂️Just sayin

[@terribels]

I always thought Ritter looked like Eva Green, or has the same vibes.

[@ozeirGD]

Sam Raimi is back doing horror stories with Netflix and HBO MAX for his Evil Dead Rise.

[@prathapkutty7407]

And he's back at marvel too ❤️.

[@xorkatoss]

so fun fact for those not knowing: Krysten Ritter aka Jessica Jones was pregnant back in 2019 and was absent from the big screen, so it makes sense that she took all of 2020 to get back in shape and in 2021 she made a return 😁😁

[@jgon12]

Reminds me of Coraline but she does not eat them immediately.

[@JessycaKittyKat]

OH MY GOSH THIS WAS SO GOOD PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE

[@lentewinrrett2033]

el protagonista es el que se hace de amigo en "come play". y su actuación fue magistral.

[@teslagrooms1165]

Wow, a Netflix movie based on a book I actually read _before_ seeing the movie, this might be a first for me.

[@youngerthanyou]

Same

[@matthewtennant640]

Isn't this is the exact plot of "Tales from the Darkside" movie?

[@jayexonauts5587]

Do you mean 1001 Arabian Nights?

[@iamtamashii4184]

No, no it's not.

[@xivyxbutterflyx9772]

I cried when Alex told the story about why he wanted to burn his Nightbooks, and I also cried at the ending when they found his parents. He's lucky to have both of his parents, my mom left us when i was 5, this was really scary btw😬😶😨😓 I also felt bad for Lenore because she was a prisoner too. I even felt bad for the original witch because she just wanted stories, but she was dangerous too, but I still kinda felt bad😟😢😶

[@lovelyangel6682]

I'm so stupid I thought the witch lady was Alyssa Edwards

[@eraserboy12345]

We don't need to see her back rolls. - Jade Jolie.

[@TheGoldenAlchemist86]

BYE

[@adrian6591]

@@eraserboy12345 Backrolls?

[@mikemcfly4297]

Drop dead gorgeous.

[@petersalt]

on her season of RPDR Jade Jolie said that Alyssa had "back rolls" in one of her outfits.@@adrian6591

[@TheDarq0n]

Krysten Ritter should be in everything

[@lordofolimpia1]

Witch: I'm going to need a story every night Kid: Kilgrave

[@gmfurtado]

I remember reading the book… it was amazing! Cant wait to watch the movie

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you Grace

[@italoewerton5909]

Precisa ter uma continuação dona Netflix, esse filme é perfeito ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chillnation28]

Dear Everyone who reads this, we don’t know each other but I wish you all the best in life and happiness 🙏🥰🍀♥️💙❤️

[@sabeenavahid8733]

Oiii All the best buddy

[@thebrightqueen]

I loved the concept of this movie. There were a bit too many cheesy parts for me, but it was truly inspirational.

[@RiSEME1733]

Didn’t expect the infamous last jump scare scene to be an effin unicorn.

[@lyrahazel2079]

Lmao

[@freewilldummies1603]

This movie was freaking awesome 🤗. It was similar to scary stories you tell in the dark but with a younger cast.

[@Twofix]

This movie reminds me of oldschool Goosebumps and Zathura for some reason. Definitely gonna watch this.

[@nomenyesman8296]

This reminds me of the Rainy Night Tales and Corinne

[@winxclubflora8446]

I just saw this movie it is phenomenal and amazinggggg and the acting story and plot is epic!!! I am 18 years old btw

[@timeofliv8741]

Ok I know It's for kids but the horror is actually very good! I really liked it. Btw, we all loved Natacha

[@Justitia_Nomen]

I love that actress!! Was hoping to see more of her after Jessica Jones

[@lauraleeprovonche7108]

a cool looking modern take on the Arabian nights, can't wait to watch it!

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you laura

[@splatgraphics]

Im very proud to to say I was spfx Key for this show and hope everyone enjoys it. :)

[@balgus82]

So, seems like a weird combo of 1001 Nights and Hansel and Gretel? *shrugs* Might be good.

[@wesleyjenkins4267]

That's what I thought

[@killeing]

"You know what happens if she finds out what we're up to, right?" .........Im 100% sure she's already aware of you two trying/wanting to escape from the beginning.......

[@hellowelcome1989]

Finally smth different.I’m definitely gonna watch it

[@adityayadav3532]

Grandma:What do you want to listen? Me:Nightbook

[@dennisprice8775]

Seems like this really picks up right where Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 left off.

[@fitzytail896]

She became a witch when June left.

[@princephillip1481]

LOL The look on that boys face, when that cat went invisible mode! 🤣

[@OctoberIleen]

I remember reading this book last year! It was so good and I'm super excited to watch this now.

[@winxclubflora8446]

I just saw this movie it is phenomenal and amazinggggg and the acting,story and plot is epic!!! I am 18 years old btw) do yourself a favour and watch this masterpiece and netflix we need a sequelll

[@emanaref7296]

Finally, another sci-fi adventure series

[@ParaMasquerade]

I was so shocked to see this!!!! I read the book!! It was so good!! 👇Who else read the book before you knew it was a movie?

[@orlsche]

my teacher actually wrote this book and I first read it in 3rd grade. I soon fell in love with all of his other books (I've probably read them each 5 times) so when he told us it was going to be the movie, I kind of FREAKED OUT

[@ParaMasquerade]

@@orlsche WOW!!

[@drounny3076]

MY OLD TEACHER WROTE THE BOOK!!! His name is J A White!

[@venerui]

oo nice

[@asstubbs6016]

The movie isn’t horror. It’s just a suspenseful kids movie that has some dramatic and scary scenes but it’s programmed to be a kids movie because it rated for 7 and up

[@tuvinh5990]

This looks fun. Also gosh how I wish for a Caroline live movie.

[@Daniel28567]

Don't you dare disobey me caroline

[@shawnholmes7636]

Absolutely love it that house is the prison I currently live in and these watching movies like this is my scary story a gift and a curse.. To all writers I love you

[@aznSeddie]

I highly recommend the book by J.A. White! It's charming and creepy, and this adaptation looks like it holds up beautifully.

[@SiljeMKxD]

I literally just read this book a week ago and loved it. Had no idea it was getting an adaptation! But it does look very promising! :)

[@aznSeddie]

@@SiljeMKxD Yep! This is just one of a handful of MG books Netflix optioned to adapt as part of a development deal a few years ago. Hello Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly is also part of that deal with Forrest Whitaker set to direct it.

[@Kekra_Phenomene7]

Great movies, I hope there will be a 2nd part ❤

[@firasellouze2930]

The plot reminds me a lot of 1001 Arabian Nights.

[@clumpytat3rs]

Holy shit, please read the book. There is a direct reference to that in the book!

[@ashleybyrer8771]

1001 Arabian Nights mixed with Hansel and Gretel

[@bertrandoheka0105]

exactly...

[@wendigowithaninternetconne9594]

Literally every surprise in the movie is in this trailer. Are you kidding? Thank god i saw this blind

[@reneegeorge2369]

This movie was intense definitely didn't feel like a kid's movie. Like its at least as scary as Stranger Things.

[@luzviminda795]

Bro, i just bought the book of this and haven't read it yet, and now suddenly they're releasing a movie version of it? WHAAAT?

[@mrflibble5203]

why was this movie marketed towards kids, like if i was a kid and i watched Nightbooks, i'd have definatly had nightMARES. The bit with the witch (at the end) and the dead kids, no wonder it was directed by Sam Rami

[@myrealnameisjohndoe116]

Some kids(like the boy in the movie) LOVE scary stories 🤷‍♂️ I personally was in the opposite boat, but now I can enjoy family friendly scary movies(also, I think it was made pretty clear that the kids aren't actually dead)

[@mrflibble5203]

@@myrealnameisjohndoe116 Ye, i respect what ur saying but i think it maybe should have been made clear the movie was a scary one cos it was advertised like 'kids trapped with witch' but rly it was like 'Kids in stuck elevator with zombie/sweet monster witch sticking her head though the ceiling and skreiching/being sick on them'

[@jiannafronte7784]

Me and my mom watch it I got scared a lot of times and I'm only18 and I still got scared even though it's a kids movie and it made me jump out of my skin a lot of times

[@trinispeed01]

Notice throughout the movie boy has no lens in his glasses 😁

[@7lilchi]

Always in movies. Glasses will reflect with the lights they have on set

[@trinispeed01]

@@7lilchi So you are saying Woody Allen wears contacts. He wears glasses because he needs it and there are lens in there.

[@juand_2012]

The plot was very good and also the roles, I hope they release a second part.

[@mrmoviestore]

Krysten Ritter is like a vaccine everybody will get their shots. I Love Her Very Much. Waiting for the movie:-)

[@KennyGsca]

yeah I stopped watching at 1:50 so the Trailer wouldn't spoil anymore, I'm sold Cannot wait

[@elenarizovska2469]

I just watched the movie and damn is good, can't wait for a second movie. Btw my favorite character is the "evil" witch

[@ckvineeth8889]

is it really worth it?i can't find any good horror movie nowadays,can you suggest some?thanks :)

[@elenarizovska2469]

@@ckvineeth8889 not really horror but by me it is good

[@elenarizovska2469]

@Theodore well yes depends on your taste

[@O.S]

الفلم ممتع جداً انصحكم بالمشاهدة

[@milennnn]

We'll have to see. ☺️

[@Cody.the.wizard]

I was strolling through Barns and nobles (aka the best place ever aka heaven) and saw the book, after reading the back and watching the trailer it intrigued me. CANT wait to watch and read it! The trailer looks great.

[@shinyfireet1]

I read the novel back in 2019, excited to see how this will turn out actually. The book was really well done and I hope Netflix does not ruin this, looks promising though. edit. I watched the movie and they ruined it.

[@Lion50-86]

That movie was terrifying as a little kid

[@chelseastevens9553]

I'm just excited to see Jessica Jones as a witch 😂😂 love Krysten

[@ankita6621]

For fantasy horror, this is a great movie. waiting for 2 part.

[@blackadamrockzzz4439]

Netflix Can You Recommend a New Series which you don't Cancel and give us the second season

[@Greg-fs2rh]

This appears to be a stand alone film.

[@eligreene9246]

I like how Netflix is putting all these classic pop culture into their movies and tv shows.

[@AvidGamerGirl]

When she's not around the kids she simply goes to her apartment 23 room where she's less evil but still a B.

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you Avid

[@kdavid5505]

OMG I HEARD THE GIRL SAYING DORO WET AND AYATE IT MEANS MY GRANDMOTHER I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT AND I AM FROM ETHIOPIA

[@Belectraaaa]

Just saw this on insta,I’m going to watch this, I might love it🥰😍

[@sabeenavahid8733]

When I watched the first 5 seconds I was like 'Ahhhh I have read this!!!!' Oh I'm so happy to get a movie adaptation of that book.