---
title: "Nightmare Beach"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-beach-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 74646
imdb_id: "tt0095740"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 109
content_rating: "R"
---

# Nightmare Beach (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-beach-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nightmare Beach is a 1989 slasher film also released as Welcome to Spring Break. The film is directed by Umberto Lenzi and Harry Kirkpatrick, and it stars Nicolas de Toth, Sarah Buxton, John Saxon, and Michael Parks. Set in Miami, Florida, the story begins as biker gang leader Edward Diablo Santer faces execution for murder. Before his death, he proclaims his innocence and vows revenge from the grave. Later, during Spring Break festivities, a mysterious biker arrives in town, and several teenagers are electrocuted to death. This wave of violent deaths leads some people to suspect that Santer has made good on his promise of vengeance. The horror and thriller film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and carries an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Justice, Umberto Lenzi
- **Networks / Studios**: Elpico Cinematografica, Laguna Films, Overseas FilmGroup

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicolas De Toth** as *Skip*
- **Sarah Buxton** as *Gail*
- **Rawley Valverde** as *Ronnie*
- **Lance LeGault** as *Rev. Bates*
- **Michael Parks** as *Doc Willet*
- **John Saxon** as *Strycher*
- **Luis Valderrama** as *Dawg*
- **Fred Buch** as *Mayor Loomis*
- **Debra Gallagher** as *Rachael*
- **Turk Harley** as *Malcom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nightmare Beach online?
Nightmare Beach is currently available to watch or stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nightmare Beach worth watching?
Nightmare Beach holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 109 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nightmare Beach and when was it released?
Nightmare Beach is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nightmare Beach?
Nightmare Beach was directed by James Justice, Umberto Lenzi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nightmare Beach — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/74646)
- [Nightmare Beach (1989) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095740/fullcredits/)
- [Nightmare Beach - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_Beach)
- [Nightmare Beach (1989) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/74646-nightmare-beach/cast)

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