Nightmare Cinema (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Nightmare Cinema is a horror film directed by Joe Dante, running about 119 minutes. “The price of admission is your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Cinema stars Mickey Rourke as The Projectionist, Sarah Elizabeth Withers as Samantha, Elizabeth Reaser as Helen and Zarah Mahler as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nightmare Cinema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Cinema tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Cinema (2018)?
- In US, Nightmare Cinema is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare Cinema worth watching?
- Nightmare Cinema holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare Cinema?
- Nightmare Cinema stars Mickey Rourke, Sarah Elizabeth Withers, Elizabeth Reaser, Zarah Mahler and Faly Rakotohavana.
- When was Nightmare Cinema released?
- Nightmare Cinema was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.