Nightmare Beach (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Nightmare Beach is a thriller and horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 90 minutes. “The beach of terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Miami, Florida, biker gang leader Edward "Diablo" Santer is about to be executed for murder when he proclaims his innocence and vows revenge from the grave. When a mysterious biker comes to town during Spring Break festivities, leaving several teenagers electrocuted to death, some begin to suspect that Santer has made good on his promise.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Beach stars Nicolas De Toth as Skip, Sarah Buxton as Gail, Rawley Valverde as Ronnie and Lance LeGault as Rev. Bates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Nightmare Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Beach tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Beach (1989)?
- In GB, Nightmare Beach is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare Beach worth watching?
- Nightmare Beach holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare Beach?
- Nightmare Beach stars Nicolas De Toth, Sarah Buxton, Rawley Valverde, Lance LeGault and Michael Parks.
- When was Nightmare Beach released?
- Nightmare Beach was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.