TV series
Nightmare Classics
1989, English. Created by Shelley Duvall.
An anthology series featuring adaptations of well-known horror stories, produced by Shelley Duvall. Following the success of her two previous anthology series – Faerie Tale Theatre and Tall Tales & Legends – both of which were aimed at the elementary-school audience, Duvall attempted to branch out to the teenage and adult audience with Nightmare Classics.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E4: The Eyes of the Panther
Aired 27 November 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Shelley DuvallCreator
- Linda HuntNarrator · 4 ep
- C. Thomas HowellJenner Brading · 4 ep
- Ione SkyeMarie · 4 ep
- Amy IrvingThe Governess · 4 ep
- Anthony AndrewsDr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde · 4 ep
- Laura DernRebecca Laymon · 4 ep
- Daphne ZunigaIrene Marlowe · 4 ep
- Meg TillyCarmilla · 4 ep
- David HemmingsMister Harley · 4 ep
- Balthazar GettyMiles · 4 ep
- John StockwellMalcom Barrington · 4 ep
- Nicholas GuestDr. Morley · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 August 1989
- Last aired
- 27 November 1989
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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Nightmare Classics: quick answers
Is Nightmare Classics worth watching?
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How many seasons of Nightmare Classics are there?
Nightmare Classics has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Nightmare Classics finished?
Yes. Nightmare Classics ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Nightmare Classics suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nightmare Classics yet.
What shows are like Nightmare Classics?
If you liked Nightmare Classics, try Freddy's Nightmares, Creeped Out, Night Gallery.
Who created Nightmare Classics?
Nightmare Classics was created by Shelley Duvall and stars Linda Hunt, C. Thomas Howell, Ione Skye.