American Nightmare 1983
“Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Don McBrearty
- Networks
- Manesco Films, Mano Films
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel
What is American Nightmare?
American Nightmare is a Canadian slasher film released in 1983. The picture was directed by Don McBrearty and features a cast that includes Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Lenore Zann, Michael Ironside, and Alexandra Paul, who makes her feature film debut in the production.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 17, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Manesco Films, Mano Films
- Genres
- Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 18 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Manesco Films, Mano Films
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American Nightmare is a Canadian slasher film released in 1983. The picture was directed by Don McBrearty and features a cast that includes Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Lenore Zann, Michael Ironside, and Alexandra Paul, who makes her feature film debut in the production. The story follows a man who investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. In doing so, he uncovers a dark trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail, and murder. The film falls into the horror, crime, and thriller genres, and received a release date in the United States in June 1984. Promotional material for the feature includes the tagline that every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true or die trying.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is American Nightmare worth watching?
American Nightmare holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie American Nightmare and when was it released?
American Nightmare is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.
Who directed American Nightmare?
American Nightmare was directed by Don McBrearty.
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