Nightslave (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Nightslave is a comedy and horror film directed by John H. Parr, running about 81 minutes. “Nightmare or Reality, She Can’t Escape the Terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enter the bizarre world of Thraxton Hall, where Jarvis, Lord of the Manor, indulges in his wildest, darkest fantasies! Part torture chamber, part Turkish bath, part homicidal nightmare, this ramshackle monstrosity is actually his imaginary creation, his escape from a dead-end existence, fueled by his passion for silent horror films. But maybe his fantasies are real… this passive video geek turns out to be a bit more then we bargained for! And to this crazy mix a beautiful, buxom blond, scantily clad in black lace and garter belt, who is terrorizes by Jarvis, and Nightslave explodes into reality with terrifying results. A black comedy with an edge, this is one-of-a-kind thriller takes you on a sexy horror ride you don’t want to miss.
Who’s in it. Nightslave stars Denis Smith as Jarvis / Lord Edwin Thrax / Video Villain / Grimstone (voice), Claudia Udy as Norma, Phillip Wolfaardt as Video Store Manager / Mr. Fludd (as Phillip Wolfhart) and Lynda Marshall as Hilda Hexlam (as Linda Marshal), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Nightslave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightslave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightslave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightslave (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightslave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightslave worth watching?
- Nightslave holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Nightslave?
- Nightslave stars Denis Smith, Claudia Udy, Phillip Wolfaardt, Lynda Marshall and Dominique Moser.
- When was Nightslave released?
- Nightslave was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.