Nightmare City
1980, Italian. Directed by Umberto Lenzi.
Now They Are Everywhere! There Is No Escape!
A reporter and his doctor wife try to escape from the hordes of bloodthirsty, undead people exposed to nuclear radioactivity as military leaders fight a losing war of attrition against the relentless attacks.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Nightmare City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Umberto LenziDirector
- Hugo StiglitzDean Miller
- Laura TrotterDr. Anna Miller
- Maria Rosaria OmaggioSheila Holmes
- Francisco RabalMajor Warren Holmes
- Sonia VivianiCindy
- Eduardo FajardoDr. Kramer
- Stefania D'AmarioJessica Murchison
- Ugo BolognaMr. Desmond
- Sara FranchettiLiz the Maid
- Manuel ZarzoColonel Donahue (as Manolo Zarzo)
- Tom FelleghyLieutenant Reedman (as Tom Felleghi)
- Pierangelo CiveraBob
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1980
- Original title
- Incubo sulla città contaminata
- Country
- Spain, Italy, Mexico
- Written by
- Piero Regnoli, Luis María Delgado, Antonio Cesare Corti
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Nightmare City: quick answers
Is Nightmare City worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nightmare City?
Nightmare City runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Nightmare City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nightmare City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nightmare City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nightmare City is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nightmare City on?
Nightmare City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nightmare City?
If you liked Nightmare City, try Die Alone, World War Z, Resident Evil.
Who directed Nightmare City?
Nightmare City (1980) was directed by Umberto Lenzi and stars Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter, Maria Rosaria Omaggio.