Nightbeast (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1982, Nightbeast is a horror and science fiction film directed by Don Dohler, running about 81 minutes. “His Hands Tear Through Flesh and Bone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A creature from outer space crash lands in a small town and starts killing people.
Who’s in it. Nightbeast stars Tom Griffith as Sheriff Cinder, Jamie Zemarel as Jamie, Karin Kardian as Lisa Kent and George Stover as Steven Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Nightbeast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightbeast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightbeast tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightbeast (1982)?
- In US, Nightbeast is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Nightbeast worth watching?
- Nightbeast holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Nightbeast?
- Nightbeast stars Tom Griffith, Jamie Zemarel, Karin Kardian, George Stover and Don Leifert.
- When was Nightbeast released?
- Nightbeast was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.