Nightbreed
“A new reason to fear the night.”
Synopsis
A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.
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Top Cast
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Craig Sheffer
Aaron Boone
Anne Bobby
Lori Desinger
David Cronenberg
Dr. Philip K. Decker
Charles Haid
Captain Eigerman
Hugh Quarshie
Detective Joyce
Hugh Ross
Narcisse
Doug Bradley
Dirk Lylesberg
Catherine Chevalier
Rachel
Malcolm Smith
Ashberry
Bob Sessions
Pettine
Oliver Parker
Peloquin
Debora Weston
Sheryl Ann
Nicholas Vince
Kinski
Simon Bamford
Ohnaka
Christine McCorkindale
Shuna Sassi
John Agar
Gas Station Attendant / Victim
Jack Bennett
(voice)
Alexis De La Rocha
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 14, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$2.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Clive Barker
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman, Tom Brown
- Original Title
- Nightbreed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- Seraphim Films, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Barker
Clive Barker
Danny Elfman, Tom Brown
Robin Vidgeon
Richard Marden, Mark Goldblatt
James G. Robinson, Gabriella Martinelli, Michael G. Plumides Jr., David Robinson, Mark Alan Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Barker
Screenplay
Clive Barker
Director
Steve Hardie
Production Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Ann Hollowood
Costume Design
Richard Marden
Editor
Gabriella Martinelli
Producer
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Mark Alan Miller
Producer
Andy Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Wayne Michaels
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nightbreed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightbreed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightbreed about?
A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.
Who directed Nightbreed?
Nightbreed was directed by Clive Barker.
Who stars in Nightbreed?
The principal cast of Nightbreed includes Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid, Hugh Quarshie.
When was Nightbreed released and how long is it?
Nightbreed was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nightbreed?
Nightbreed had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $8.9M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Nightbreed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightbreed was composed by Danny Elfman, Tom Brown.
Is Nightbreed based on a book or true story?
Nightbreed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clive Barker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightbreed?
Nightbreed holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).