American Nightmare
1983, English. Directed by Don McBrearty.
Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Don McBreartyDirector
- Lawrence DayEric (as Lawrence S. Day)
- Lora StaleyLouise / Isabelle's workmate
- Neil DainardTony / Hamilton's right-hand
- Lenore ZannTina / stripper
- Claudia UdyAndrea / Isabelle's workmate
- Page FletcherMark / Tina's boyfriend
- Michael IronsideSgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
- Larry AubreyDolly / Isabelle's neighbor
- Michael CopemanFixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
- Bunty WebbOperator
- Tom HarveyHamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father
- Paul BradleyMotel Manager
Details
- Released
- 17 March 1983
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Steven Blake, John Gault, John Sheppard
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American Nightmare runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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American Nightmare is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Nightmare on?
American Nightmare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Nightmare?
If you liked American Nightmare, try Slaughterhouse, The Dorm That Dripped Blood, The Toolbox Murders.
Who directed American Nightmare?
American Nightmare (1983) was directed by Don McBrearty and stars Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Neil Dainard.