Nightmare in Blood (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, Nightmare in Blood is a comedy and horror film directed by John Stanley, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Attendees at a horror-film convention in San Francisco keep disappearing. It turns out that the guest of honor is a real vampire, and his henchmen are kidnapping the convention guests. A horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes fan and an Israeli Nazi-hunter set out to stop him.
Who’s in it. Nightmare in Blood stars Jerry Walter as Malakai, Dan Caldwell as Prof. Seabrook, Dan Caldwell as Prof. Seabrook and Barrie Youngfellow as Cindy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Nightmare in Blood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare in Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare in Blood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare in Blood (1978)?
- In US, Nightmare in Blood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare in Blood worth watching?
- Nightmare in Blood holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare in Blood?
- Nightmare in Blood stars Jerry Walter, Dan Caldwell, Dan Caldwell, Barrie Youngfellow and John Cochran.
- When was Nightmare in Blood released?
- Nightmare in Blood was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.