Nightmares (1983) Horror Sci-Fi
Nightmares (1983) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Sep 09, 1983 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 39m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.9/10
Nightmares Plot 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Anthology of four horror tales with a supernatural twist based on urban legends.
Tagline: Nightmares... is this year"s sleeper.
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Nightmares Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1983 (more 1983 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 99 minutes / Horror Genres: Supernatural
Directors: Joseph Sargent
Stars: Cristina Raines, Joe Lambie, Anthony James, Clare Torao, Raleigh Bond … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 09, 1983Box Office: $6,670,680
Production Co.: Universal Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Nightmares Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 09, 1983, DVD: Aug 24, 1999
Writers: Christopher Crowe
Producers: Alan Barnette, Alex Beaton, Christopher Crowe, Andrew Mirisch
Musicians: Craig Safan
Cinematographers: Mario DiLeo, Gerald Perry Finnerman
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Nightmares (1983) Cast (Click to Expand)
Nightmares Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Raines | ... | Lisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Joe Lambie | ... | Phil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Anthony James | ... | Store Clerk (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Clare Torao | ... | Mori the Newswoman (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Clare Nono) |
| Raleigh Bond | ... | Norman, a Neighbor (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Robert Phelps | ... | Newsman (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Dixie Lynn Royce | ... | Little Girl (segment "Terror in Topanga") |
| Lee Ving | ... | William Henry Glazier (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Lee James Jude) |
| Emilio Estevez | ... | J.J. Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Mariclare Costello | ... | Adele Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Louis Giambalvo | ... | Jerry Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Moon Unit Zappa | ... | Pamela (segment "The Bishop of Battle") (as Moon Zappa) |
| Billy Jayne | ... | Zock Maxwell (segment "The Bishop of Battle") (as Billy Jacoby) |
| Joshua Grenrock | ... | Willie (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Gary Carlos Cervantes | ... | Mazenza (segment "The Bishop of Battle") (as Gary Cervantes) |
| C. Stewart Burnes | ... | Root (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| André Díaz | ... | Pedro (segment "The Bishop of Battle") (as Andre Diaz) |
| Rachel Goslins | ... | Phyllis (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Joel Holman | ... | Z-Man (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
| Christopher Bubetz | ... | Jeffrey (segment "The Bishop of Battle") |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Cristina Raines (b. February 28, 1952) – Lisa the Wife (segment \"Terror in Topanga\")
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Christina Raines Crowe | Tina Herazo | Christina Raines | Cristina Raines-Crowe | Herazo Tina - Joe Lambie – Phil the Husband (segment \"Terror in Topanga\")
- Anthony James, as Store Clerk (segment \"Terror in Topanga\"), passed away at age 77 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 6½" (2 m) - Clare Torao – Mori the Newswoman (segment \"Terror in Topanga\") (as Clare Nono)
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Claire Nono | Clare Nono - Raleigh Bond, as Norman, a Neighbor (segment \"Terror in Topanga\"), passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Robert Phelps – Newsman (segment \"Terror in Topanga\")
- Dixie Lynn Royce – Little Girl (segment \"Terror in Topanga\")
- Lee Ving (b. April 10, 1950) – William Henry Glazier (segment \"Terror in Topanga\") (as Lee James Jude)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Fear | Lee Ving James | Lee James Jude - Emilio Estevez (b. May 12, 1962) – J.J. Cooney (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\")
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Emilio Estévez - Mariclare Costello (b. February 3, 1936) – Adele Cooney (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\")
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Louis Giambalvo (b. February 8, 1945) – Jerry Cooney (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\")
Sign: Aquarius - Moon Unit Zappa (b. September 28, 1967) – Pamela (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\") (as Moon Zappa)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Moon | Moon Zappa - Billy Jayne (b. April 10, 1969) – Zock Maxwell (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\") (as Billy Jacoby)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Billy Jacobi | Billy J. Jacoby | Billy Jacoby | Bill Jacoby | William Jayne - Joshua Grenrock – Willie (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\")
- Gary Carlos Cervantes (b. January 24, 1953) – Mazenza (segment \"The Bishop of Battle\") (as Gary Cervantes)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Gary Carlos Cerbantes | Carlos 'Gary' Cervantes | Carlos Gary Cervantes | Carlos Cervantes | Gary 'Carlos' Cervantes | Gary Cervantes
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