The Nightmare Room (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 8.1

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Released in 2001, The Nightmare Room is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and kids series.

What it’s about. The Nightmare Room is an American children's anthology horror series that aired on Kids' WB. The series was based on the short-lived book series The Nightmare Room children's books created by Goosebumps author, R.L. Stine. The Nightmare Room originally aired from August 31, 2001, to March 16, 2002, in the United States. It was rated TV-Y7 for fantasy violence and scenes deemed too scary or disturbing for younger viewers in the United States. Reruns of the series started airing on Chiller on January 7, 2013.

Who’s in it. The Nightmare Room stars James Avery as R.L. Stine, Amanda Bynes as Danielle Warner, Cara DeLizia as Vanessa and Justin Berfield as Josh Ryan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Nightmare Room sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nightmare Room page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Nightmare Room tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Nightmare Room (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nightmare Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Nightmare Room worth watching?
The Nightmare Room holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Nightmare Room?
The Nightmare Room stars James Avery, Amanda Bynes, Cara DeLizia, Justin Berfield and Percy Daggs III.
When was The Nightmare Room released?
The Nightmare Room was released in 2001.