Nightmares
1983, English. Directed by Joseph Sargent.
Nightmares... is this year's sleeper.
A collection of short stories. In one a woman who leaves her house late at night to drive to the store while a killer is loose encounters some problems. In the second an arcade whiz kid's obsession with a game leads to deadly consequences. In the third a small town priest loses his faith and decides to leave town, but in the desert is stalked by a mysterious black pick-up truck. In the final story, a family's problem with a rat is larger than they think.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.9/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SargentDirector
- Cristina RainesLisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga")
- Emilio EstevezJ.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle")
- Lance HenriksenMacLeod (segment "The Benediction")
- Richard MasurSteven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
- Veronica CartwrightClaire Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
- Moon Unit ZappaPamela (segment "Bishop of Battle")
- Tony PlanaFather Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
- Joe LambiePhil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga")
- Robin GammellThe Bishop (segment "The Benediction")
- Bridgette AndersenBrooke Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
- Albert HagueMel Keefer (segment "Night of the Rat")
- Lee VingWilliam Henry Glazier (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Lee James Jude)
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeffrey Bloom, Christopher Crowe
- Box office
- $6.7M
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Nightmares: quick answers
Is Nightmares worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nightmares?
Nightmares runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Nightmares have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nightmares. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nightmares parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nightmares is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nightmares on?
Nightmares isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 1983.
What movies are like Nightmares?
If you liked Nightmares, try Splinter, Books of Blood, Willard.
Who directed Nightmares?
Nightmares (1983) was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen.