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Nightbreed (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.6/10
Nightbreed Plot Synopsis:
A community of mutant outcasts of varying types and abilities attempts to escape the attention of a psychotic serial killer and redneck vigilantes with the help of a brooding young man who discovers them. Based on the novel "Cabal" by Clive Barker.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of monsters are hiding from humanity.
Tagline: At last, the night has a hero.
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Nightbreed Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
Awards: 7
Nominations: 5
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Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Canada, United States
Writers: Clive Barker
Producers: David Barron, Gabriella Martinelli, Mark Alan Miller, Michael G. Plumides Jr., David Robinson, James G. Robinson, Joe Roth
Editors: Mark Goldblatt, Richard Marden
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Nightbreed (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Nightbreed Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Sheffer | ... | Aaron Boone / Cabal |
| Anne Bobby | ... | Lori Winston |
| David Cronenberg | ... | Dr. Philip K. Decker |
| Charles Haid | ... | Captain Eigerman |
| Hugh Quarshie | ... | Detective Joyce |
| Hugh Ross | ... | Narcisse |
| Doug Bradley | ... | Dirk Lylesberg |
| Catherine Chevalier | ... | Rachel |
| Malcolm Smith | ... | Ashberry |
| Bob Sessions | ... | Pettine |
| Oliver Parker | ... | Peloquin |
| Debora Weston | ... | Sheryl Ann |
| Nicholas Vince | ... | Kinski |
| Simon Bamford | ... | Ohnaka |
| Kim Robertson | ... | Babette |
| Nina Robertson | ... | Babette |
| Christine McCorkindale | ... | Shuna Sassi |
| Tony Bluto | ... | Leroy Gomm |
| Vincent Keene | ... | Devil Lude |
| Bernard Henry | ... | Baphomet |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Craig Sheffer (b. April 23, 1960) – Aaron Boone / Cabal
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Anne Bobby – Lori Winston
- David Cronenberg (b. March 15, 1943) – Dr. Philip K. Decker
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Charles Haid (b. June 2, 1943) – Captain Eigerman
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Charles Maurice Haid III | Charlie Haid - Hugh Quarshie (b. December 22, 1954) – Detective Joyce
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Huge Quarshie - Hugh Ross – Narcisse
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Doug Bradley (b. September 7, 1954) – Dirk Lylesberg
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Bill Bradley | Douglas Bradley | Doug Bradley/Charles Stead - Catherine Chevalier – Rachel
- Malcolm Smith – Ashberry
- Bob Sessions, as Pettine, passed away at age 57 in Westm.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Robert Sessions | Ben Watts - Oliver Parker (b. September 6, 1960) – Peloquin
Sign: Virgo - Debora Weston (b. May 12, 1958) – Sheryl Ann
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Deborah Weston - Nicholas Vince – Kinski
Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Nicolas Burman-Vince - Simon Bamford – Ohnaka
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Kim Robertson – Babette
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