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.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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?

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? 😉

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@mafia8500]

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

[@nabeehahussain6509]

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

[@rekgotsofetsemosikidi4371]

something to hold till that locke and key returns

[@InformativeReels106]

Suggest series like Locke and Key

[@trishnonya522]

Do you know when Locke & key returns

[@InformativeReels106]

@@trishnonya522 2022

[@trishnonya522]

@@InformativeReels106 arrrrgggg so far away.. Thank you

[@RohanKumar-jh1if]

@@InformativeReels106 wasn't it gonna come in October 2021....cuz the IG page clearly tells that the new series shall be out in October!!

[@siennakline9726]

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

[@Vampluvver]

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

[@febrimarpa]

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

[@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

[@user-kc3mx3ju1f]

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

[@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)

[@dominike.4978]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@astroshinde]

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

[@Grand_Chimera]

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

[@eliassotengco8176]

@@Grand_Chimera there was a post credit scene where it showed her being alive

[@Grand_Chimera]

@@eliassotengco8176 oh cool.

[@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 :/

[@geniusleemons2103]

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

[@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+

[@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

[@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!

[@FarhiRosleysembunyi]

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

[@gamingbear7316]

Yeah I noticed that too

[@timelord2502]

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

[@maricamrk389]

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

[@gmfurtado]

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

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you Grace

[@JessycaKittyKat]

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

[@italoewerton5909]

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

[@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.

[@hellowelcome1989]

Finally smth different.I’m definitely gonna watch it

[@juand_2012]

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

[@freewilldummies1603]

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

[@queensensitivity1]

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

[@OctoberIleen]

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

[@princephillip1481]

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

[@lentewinrrett2033]

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

[@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!

[@fdl238]

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

[@Kekra_Phenomene7]

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

[@nomenyesman8296]

This reminds me of the Rainy Night Tales and Corinne

[@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!

[@MrJbee1982]

Love the music AND Ritter's mysterious look!

[@teebellerina8783]

Wow! Little Lidya Jewett is doing so well in her career. Go Lidya!! 🥳🤩

[@jgon12]

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

[@milennnn]

We'll have to see. ☺️

[@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

[@justanobsessedfangirl4711]

I actually read this book before it was a movie. I can't wait to see this!

[@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 ❤️.

[@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

[@terribels]

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

[@ZomboyProductionz]

This looks awesome!

[@Belectraaaa]

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

[@Justitia_Nomen]

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

[@aiheartso]

I love the witch's garden omg its so beautiful

[@Twofix]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@rukiathedreamer6674]

Omg the book was on my tbr I'm soo excited for this🎉😁

[@blacklavoux]

set production looks awesome

[@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

[@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

[@set2946]

Wow this is amazing... Brings back childhood memories about ghosts stories of Gulmohar English textbook when I was in 2nd grade.... 🙂🙂🙂

[@ciarabrittany6735]

Super excited for this movie!! Loved the book 😆

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you ciara

[@lordofolimpia1]

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

[@RiSEME1733]

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

[@lyrahazel2079]

Lmao

[@slowburn2948]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MIDDLE GRADE BOOK EVER AYE I'M SO EXCITED!!!

[@fromthearchives01]

Cant wait for the movie! The trailer looks amazing

[@TheDarq0n]

Krysten Ritter should be in everything

[@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 😁😁

[@TeamRemForever]

As a lover of scary stories, I am so watching this!

[@georgeabraham3522]

nice work telling the WHOLE PLOT in the trailer

[@lauraleeprovonche7108]

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

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you laura

[@tuvinh5990]

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

[@Daniel28567]

Don't you dare disobey me caroline

[@Suhailee91]

Yesss I just finished this book can’t wait!

[@derek.thomas0061]

Hello how are you Zdj

[@qbantreefrog]

Wow, this looks like so much fun!

[@dy1504]

Vou assistir só porque tem a Jessica Jones e eu amo essa mulher.

[@timeofliv8741]

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

[@lordbedwetter4207]

I watched it and boy are you in for a BIG ride!

[@laurenceedward5910]

it looks fun to watch, but that laugh in the beginning. Holy Smoke that sent chills up my spine. Im excited

[@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...

[@balgus82]

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

[@wesleyjenkins4267]

That's what I thought

[@acemaxximus7175]

Glad to see Jane's tattoo drawings have come to life, Jesse would be proud

[@isaelmedina5155]

ya la vi y me encanto quiero Nightbooks 2 porfaaaaaaaaaa

[@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.

[@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

[@fckthsmrns]

Oh I've read this!! I loved it.

[@LoveMusic253]

This looks really good!

[@drounny3076]

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

[@user-tm8pe8fo1j]

oo nice

[@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.

[@carlosparedes2249]

It's a pretty enjoyable movie. I loved it. It was meant for kids, but I enjoyed it as one. Jessica Ritter is exquisiteley excellent.

[@samtargaryen8237]

Loved it I want more movies like this dark interesting

[@reneegeorge2369]

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

[@emanaref7296]

Finally, another sci-fi adventure series

[@01720930588]

Will be waiting for it to release

[@seleneklarelee930]

I'm excited for this!