Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1987, Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare is a horror and music film directed by John Fasano, running about 83 minutes. “When you raise Hell...the Devil must be paid - in full!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At an old farmhouse, a family mysteriously dissapears at the hands of evil. Years later, hair metal band The Tritons comes to the farmhouse, whose barn now features a 24-track recording studio. Lead singer John Triton gets the band to perform their first night in the farmhouse after dinner, and weird little beasties suddenly appear, and strange things start to happen. Band members (and their tag along girlfriends) begin to act strangely and vanish one by one. Soon, only John Triton remains, and he holds a secret. Finally, the evil shows itself and a battle between heaven and hell ensues....
Who’s in it. Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare stars Jon Mikl Thor as John Triton, Jillian Peri as Lou Anne, Frank Dietz as Roger Eburt and Teresa Simpson as Randy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare (1987)?
- In US, Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare worth watching?
- Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare?
- Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare stars Jon Mikl Thor, Jillian Peri, Frank Dietz, Teresa Simpson and Adam Fried.
- When was Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare released?
- Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.