Nightbooks

About Nightbooks

Nightbooks (2021) is a fantasy TV show that follows the story of a young boy named Alex who finds himself trapped in a mysterious apartment building by a witch named Natacha. In order to survive, Alex must tell a new scary story to Natacha every night. Along the way, he befriends another captive, a girl named Yasmin, and together they work to outsmart the witch and find a way to escape.

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• Making / Production
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• Quotes
• Music, Soundtrack

About

Set in a dark and captivating world, Nightbooks delves into the power of storytelling and the courage needed to face one's fears. As Alex navigates his evenings trying to come up with new stories for Natacha, he discovers the strength in his own creativity and imagination. The series blends elements of horror with fantasy to create a unique and immersive viewing experience for audiences of all ages.

Making / Production

Nightbooks is based on the children's book of the same name by J.A. White. The adaptation for the TV show was developed by Netflix and directed by David Yarovesky. The series features a mix of practical effects and CGI to bring the supernatural elements of the story to life, creating a visually stunning and atmospheric world.

Actors

• Winslow Fegley as Alex - Fegley portrays the main character Alex, a young boy with a passion for writing and storytelling.
• Krysten Ritter as Natacha - Ritter plays the role of the menacing witch Natacha who traps Alex in her apartment.
• Lidia Porto as Yasmin - Porto portrays Yasmin, another captive of Natacha who befriends Alex and helps him in his quest to escape.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Nightbooks explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
• The TV show received positive reviews for its engaging storyline and strong performances from the cast.
• The series combines elements of horror and fantasy to create a unique genre-bending experience.

Quotes

• "In every story, fear is the monster. But the great thing about stories is that they can make the monster seem not so scary." - Alex
• "Heroes always make the right choices, in spite of fear. That's what makes them heroes." - Yasmin

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for Nightbooks features a mix of haunting and atmospheric music that complements the tone of the series.
• Composer Michael Abels created a score that enhances the suspense and magic of the storytelling in the show.