Runaway Nightmare (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1982, Runaway Nightmare is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Mike Cartel, running about 105 minutes. “When your dream becomes a reality, it's a RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two dorky Nevada worm wranglers are kidnapped by a gang of beautiful women as part of a plot to steal platinum from the Mafia.
Who’s in it. Runaway Nightmare stars Mike Cartel as Ralph, Al Valletta as Jason, Seeska Vandenberg as Fate and Cindy Donlan as Hesperia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Runaway Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Nightmare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway Nightmare (1982)?
- In US, Runaway Nightmare is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway Nightmare worth watching?
- Runaway Nightmare holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway Nightmare?
- Runaway Nightmare stars Mike Cartel, Al Valletta, Seeska Vandenberg, Cindy Donlan and Jody Lee Olhava.
- When was Runaway Nightmare released?
- Runaway Nightmare was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.