Nightbooks

"Write for your life."

2021 1h 41m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 451

FantasyHorrorFamily

Synopsis

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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.

“Write for your life.”

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Cast

Winslow Fegley
Alex
Lidya Jewett
Yasmin
Krysten Ritter
Natacha
Jill Frappier
Grizelda
Neil Emmanuel Lu
Joshua
Jess Brown
Mom
Mathieu Bourassa
Dad
Luxton Handspiker
Todd

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Yarovesky
Writers: Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Yarovesky, shot by Robert McLachlan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Abels. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Gvozdas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Winslow Fegley and Lidya Jewett and Krysten Ritter carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Write for your life.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10521144 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

David Yarovesky directs. Robert McLachlan behind the camera. Michael Abels scores. Peter Gvozdas cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by David Yarovesky, shot by Robert McLachlan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael Abels. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter Gvozdas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Winslow Fegley and Lidya Jewett and Krysten Ritter carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Write for your life.".
8IMDB entry: tt10521144 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 14 different titles around the world.