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Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night

Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night

2024
Documentary Horror
34 min NR Australia
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Hirohisa Kokusho unearths the history behind his 1986 horror anthology, Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares, a film that was considered lost until 2023. The film explores the origin and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Lachlan Saille
Starring
Hirohisa Kokusho

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a deeply engaging exploration of a film that refused to stay buried. 'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' brings Hirohisa Kokusho's 1986 horror anthology, 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares', from obscurity into the light. The documentary…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 15, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For aficionados of obscure horror, 'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' presents an intriguing proposition. The documentary traces the fascinating trajectory of Hirohisa Kokusho's 1986 anthology, 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares', a film lost for years. Kokusho’s reflections…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 15, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' is a poignant tribute to the ghost of cinema past. The documentary meticulously reconstructs the narrative of Hirohisa Kokusho’s 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares', a film that vanished and reappeared like a…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This retrospective offers a curious window into a lost horror gem. 'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' centres on Hirohisa Kokusho's 1986 anthology, 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares', exploring its journey from creation to its unexpected resurrection. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A fascinating archaeological dig into the annals of horror cinema, 'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' is a must-see for dedicated genre fans. The documentary skillfully unpacks the story of Hirohisa Kokusho's 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares', a…

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Yes, 'Dark Fairytales: A Retrospective on Nighty Night' is dedicated to exploring the creative journey of Hirohisa Kokusho's 1986 horror anthology, 'Nighty Night: Midnight Nightmares'. The documentary delves into the film's origin and inspirations, offering viewers a glimpse into the ideas and influences that shaped Kokusho's work. It also promises to share behind-the-scenes production details, providing a comprehensive look at how the film came to be.