Somewhere between spooky and downright scary, Nightbooks is a wonderful new entry in the “gateway horror” canon that’s delightful for (not too young) kids and adults alike.
The Sam Raimi-produced YA adventure stars Krysten Ritter as a glamorous but very wicked witch who traps children to do her bidding.
Following two kids (played by Winslow Fegley and Lidya Jewett)
attempting to escape her grasp, Nightbooks builds a fantastical world of magic and monsters that steers clear of gruesome gore while still delivering plenty of ooey-goeey scares.
It’s one of the best Netflix originals of the year and the perfect pick for folks looking for something new to add to their Halloween watchlist.
