Nightmares (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, Nightmares is a horror and science fiction film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 99 minutes. “Nightmares... is this year's sleeper.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A collection of short stories. In one a woman who leaves her house late at night to drive to the store while a killer is loose encounters some problems. In the second an arcade whiz kid's obsession with a game leads to deadly consequences. In the third a small town priest loses his faith and decides to leave town, but in the desert is stalked by a mysterious black pick-up truck. In the final story, a family's problem with a rat is larger than they think.
Who’s in it. Nightmares stars Cristina Raines as Lisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga"), Emilio Estevez as J.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle"), Lance Henriksen as MacLeod (segment "The Benediction") and Richard Masur as Steven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Nightmares has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmares page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmares tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmares (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmares change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmares worth watching?
- Nightmares holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmares?
- Nightmares stars Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen, Richard Masur and Veronica Cartwright.
- When was Nightmares released?
- Nightmares was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.