Nightmare on the 13th Floor
“Scream bloody murder. While you still can.”
Synopsis
In this made-for-cable television horror thriller, a travel writer visits a historic hotel to write a story about it and inadvertently finds herself on the 13th floor where she witnesses a Satanic rite and tangles with an axe-wielding killer. She escapes, but no one believes her story because the hotel has no 13th floor.
Top Cast
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Michele Greene
Elaine Kalisher
John Karlen
Sgt. Madden
Louise Fletcher
Letti Gordon
James Brolin
Dr. Alan Lanier
Alan Fudge
Mr. Rogas
Terri Treas
Judith
Alan Haufrect
Hotel Clerk
Juliana Donald
Hotel Waitress
Kerry Noonan
Gail Myers
Steve Eastin
Hotel Doorman
James R. Sweeney
Executive
Norma MacMillan
Mrs. Beecher
Jeffrey Marcus
Hotel Porter
Harvey Vernon
Thomas Bergen
Molly Morgan
Wendy
Michael Melvin
Peddler
Chip Hipkins
Artist
David James Alexander
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Feigelson, Dan DiStefano
- Original Score
- Jay Gruska
- Original Title
- Nightmare on the 13th Floor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wilshire Court Productions, G.C. Group, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
J.D. Feigelson, Dan DiStefano
Jay Gruska
Tom Richmond
Sidney Katz
Walter Grauman
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Grauman
Director
J.D. Feigelson
Writer
Dan DiStefano
Writer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Jay Gruska
Original Music Composer
Eilish Zebrasky
Costume Design
Philip Dean Foreman
Production Design
Sidney Katz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare on the 13th Floor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare on the 13th Floor about?
In this made-for-cable television horror thriller, a travel writer visits a historic hotel to write a story about it and inadvertently finds herself on the 13th floor where she witnesses a Satanic rite and tangles with an axe-wielding killer. She escapes, but no one believes her story because the hotel has no 13th floor.
Who directed Nightmare on the 13th Floor?
Nightmare on the 13th Floor was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in Nightmare on the 13th Floor?
The principal cast of Nightmare on the 13th Floor includes Michele Greene, John Karlen, Louise Fletcher, James Brolin, Alan Fudge.
When was Nightmare on the 13th Floor released and how long is it?
Nightmare on the 13th Floor was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare on the 13th Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare on the 13th Floor was composed by Jay Gruska.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare on the 13th Floor?
Nightmare on the 13th Floor holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).