Nightbreed (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Nightbreed is an action, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Clive Barker, running about 102 minutes. “Come meet the dead of night.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of monsters are hiding from humanity.
Who’s in it. Nightbreed stars Craig Sheffer as Aaron Boone, Anne Bobby as Lori Desinger, David Cronenberg as Dr. Philip K. Decker and Charles Haid as Captain Eigerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Nightbreed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightbreed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightbreed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightbreed (1990)?
- In US, Nightbreed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightbreed worth watching?
- Nightbreed holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightbreed?
- Nightbreed stars Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid and Hugh Quarshie.
- When was Nightbreed released?
- Nightbreed was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.