Nightmares (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, Nightmares is a horror film directed by John D. Lamond, running about 90 minutes. “Screams of terror… silenced only by the splintering of glass!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A little girl named Cathy tries to keep her mother from making out with a man while driving one day, and she inadvertently causes her mother's death in the car crash. 16 years later, Cathy has changed her name to Helen and has become a psychotic actress. Things are going fine until horrible things starts to happened with the cast of her new play.
Who’s in it. Nightmares stars Jenny Neumann as Helen Selleck, Gary Sweet as Terry Besanko, Nina Landis as Judy and Max Phipps as George D'alberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Nightmares has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmares page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmares tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmares (1980)?
- In US, Nightmares is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmares worth watching?
- Nightmares holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmares?
- Nightmares stars Jenny Neumann, Gary Sweet, Nina Landis, Max Phipps and John-Michael Howson.
- When was Nightmares released?
- Nightmares was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.