---
title: "Nightflyers"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nightflyers-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63381
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Nightflyers (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nightflyers-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nightflyers is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by The Vista Organization. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A space crew hunting a mythical creature faces a murderous ship computer."

### Why Watch
- Based on a George R. R. Martin novella
- Blend of sci‑fi and horror creates atmospheric tension
- Retro 1980s genre feel

### Caveats & Content Note
- Low audience ratings around 42 %
- Short runtime may leave plot underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: Its horror tone and lethal AI make it unsuitable for young viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: science-fiction, horror, claustrophobic, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/nightflyers-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Collector
- **Networks / Studios**: The Vista Organization

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Catherine Mary Stewart** as *Miranda*
- **Michael Praed** as *Royd*
- **John Standing** as *D'Branin*
- **Lisa Blount** as *Audrey*
- **Glenn Withrow** as *Keelor*
- **James Avery** as *Darryl*
- **Helene Udy** as *Lilly*
- **Annabel Brooks** as *Eliza*
- **Michael Des Barres** as *Jon Winderman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Nightflyers?
A scientific expedition in space searching for a magical creature discovers a murderous computer aboard their ship.

### Q: Who wrote the original story?
The film is based on a 1980 novella by George R. R. Martin.

### Q: Did George R. R. Martin work on the screenplay?
Yes, Martin co‑wrote the screenplay with Robert Jaffe.

### Q: When was the film released?
Nightflyers was released in the United States on October 23, 1987.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a science‑fiction horror film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nightflyers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63381)
- [Nightflyers (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightflyers_(film))
- [Nightflyers (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/132244-nightflyers/prehled/)
- [Nightflyers 42% (1987) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/200951-nightflyers)
- [Nightflyers (1987) - Zajímavosti - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/76134-nightflyers/zajimavosti)

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