Nightflyers 1987
“Where they're headed isn't the mystery. What's taking them there is.”
What is Nightflyers?
Nightflyers is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 23, 1987
- Studios
- The Vista Organization
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
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Overview
Nightflyers is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by The Vista Organization. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A space crew hunting a mythical creature faces a murderous ship computer.”
- Based on a George R. R. Martin novella
- Blend of sci‑fi and horror creates atmospheric tension
- Retro 1980s genre feel
- Low audience ratings around 42 %
- Short runtime may leave plot underdeveloped
Watch it if you enjoy retro sci‑fi horror and adaptations of George R. R. Martin stories.
Its horror tone and lethal AI make it unsuitable for young viewers.
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What is the premise of Nightflyers?
A scientific expedition in space searching for a magical creature discovers a murderous computer aboard their ship.
Who wrote the original story?
The film is based on a 1980 novella by George R. R. Martin.
Did George R. R. Martin work on the screenplay?
Yes, Martin co‑wrote the screenplay with Robert Jaffe.
When was the film released?
Nightflyers was released in the United States on October 23, 1987.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a science‑fiction horror film.