Nightwish (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, Nightwish is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bruce R. Cook, running about 96 minutes. “In your dreams no one can hear you Scream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A professor and four graduate students journey to a crumbling mansion to investigate paranormal activity and must battle ghosts, aliens and satanic entities.
Who’s in it. Nightwish stars Brian Thompson as Dean, Alisha Das as Kim, Jack Starrett as Professor and Elizabeth Kaitan as Donna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Nightwish has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightwish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightwish tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightwish (1989)?
- In US, Nightwish is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightwish worth watching?
- Nightwish holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightwish?
- Nightwish stars Brian Thompson, Alisha Das, Jack Starrett, Elizabeth Kaitan and Clayton Rohner.
- When was Nightwish released?
- Nightwish was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.