Nightmares
"Nightmares... is this year's sleeper."
Originally released in 1983. Nightmares is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Joseph Sargent.
Starring Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, and Lance Henriksen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (90 votes)
Box Office
$6.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cristina Raines
as Lisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Emilio Estevez
as J.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Lance Henriksen
as MacLeod (segment "The Benediction")
Richard Masur
as Steven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Veronica Cartwright
as Claire Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Moon Unit Zappa
as Pamela (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Tony Plana
as Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
Joe Lambie
as Phil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Robin Gammell
as The Bishop (segment "The Benediction")
Bridgette Andersen
as Brooke Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,670,680
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nightmares about?
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...
Who directed Nightmares?
Nightmares was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is Nightmares?
Nightmares has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Nightmares released?
Nightmares was released on September 2, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nightmares?
The main cast of Nightmares includes Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen, Richard Masur, Veronica Cartwright.