Hard Rock Nightmare (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, Hard Rock Nightmare is a horror film directed by Dominick Brascia, running about 83 minutes. “Sex.. Rock... Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dominick Brascia brings us Hard Rock Nightmare about a young boy named John who is tormented by his grandfather concerning vampires and werewolves until he believes his grandfather is actually a vampire. This of course, leads to John killing his grandfather with a stake. Fast-forward and John is now the lead singer of a rock band, they can no longer practice in their garage so they're forced to a house in the middle of nowhere, left to John by his Grandmother, where they soon begin to be picked off, one by one and Josh is convinced the stories his grandfather told him all those years ago may be true.
Who’s in it. Hard Rock Nightmare stars Greg Joujon-Roche as Charlie, Johnny Venocur as Cop, Annie Mikan as Tina and Lisa Elaina as Sally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Hard Rock Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Rock Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Rock Nightmare tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Rock Nightmare (1988)?
- In CA, Hard Rock Nightmare is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Rock Nightmare worth watching?
- Hard Rock Nightmare holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Rock Nightmare?
- Hard Rock Nightmare stars Greg Joujon-Roche, Johnny Venocur, Annie Mikan, Lisa Elaina and Robert D. Peverley.
- When was Hard Rock Nightmare released?
- Hard Rock Nightmare was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.