NIGHTBOOKS: Stylish Kid's Horror with a Focus on Acceptance
Nightbooks, the newest entry in children's horror, honors classic horror films, focuses on themes of acceptance, and has awesome production design.

Members of the ultra-dark idol group 'NECRONOMIDOL', Risaki Kakizaki, Rei Imaizumi, Himari Tsukishiro, have booked another concert. With manager in toe, they arrive to find their hotel and venue is a little different then expected. There seems to be something... off about this concert. However, even the ultra-dark idols aren't prepared for the twists and turns of this live.
Nightbooks, the newest entry in children's horror, honors classic horror films, focuses on themes of acceptance, and has awesome production design.
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