Nightmare at Noon (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Nightmare at Noon is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Nico Mastorakis, running about 96 minutes. “An experiment in terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scientists poison the water supply of a small town, turning the residents into homicidal maniacs who kill each other and anybody who passes through.
Who’s in it. Nightmare at Noon stars Wings Hauser as Ken Griffiths, Bo Hopkins as Reilly, George Kennedy as Sherrif Hanks and Brion James as The Albino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Nightmare at Noon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare at Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare at Noon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare at Noon (1988)?
- In US, Nightmare at Noon is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare at Noon worth watching?
- Nightmare at Noon holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare at Noon?
- Nightmare at Noon stars Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, George Kennedy, Brion James and Kimberly Beck.
- When was Nightmare at Noon released?
- Nightmare at Noon was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.