Marisha Pessl: The movie posters of "Night Film"

"At Night All Birds Are Black" movie poster — Marisha Pessl

"At Night All Birds Are Black" poster from author Marisha Pessl's new thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"

Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk

"To Breathe With Kings," from Marisha Pessl's book, "Night Film" — Marissa Pessl

"To Breathe with Kings" poster, from author Marisha Pessl's new thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build the mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"
Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk

"A Crack in the Window" from Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film".

"A Crack in the Window" poster, from author Marisha Pessl's new thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build the mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"

Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk

"La Douleur" from Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film".

A poster of "La Douleur," from author Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build the mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"

Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk

"Lovechild" from Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film".

"Lovechild" poster, from author Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build the mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"

Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk

"Thumbscrew" from Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film".

"Thumbscrew" poster, from author Marisha Pessl's thriller, "Night Film."

The critically-acclaimed author wrote a promotional trailer and shot four short films for the Internet meant to build the mystery around a reclusive horror film director featured in her new book.

Author takes novel approach with new thriller
Video: Watch the trailer
Read an excerpt of "Night Film"

Posters conceived by Marisha Pessl; Artwork by Kennedy-Monk