Nightmare in Blood
Synopsis
Attendees at a horror-film convention in San Francisco keep disappearing. It turns out that the guest of honor is a real vampire, and his henchmen are kidnapping the convention guests. A horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes fan and an Israeli Nazi-hunter set out to stop him.
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Nightmare in Blood Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-15
Top Cast
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Dan Caldwell
Prof. Seabrook
Barrie Youngfellow
Cindy
John Cochran
Scotty
Ray K. Goman
B.B.
Hy Pyke
Harris
Mark Anger
'The Avenger'
Justin Bishop
Dr. Unworth
Drew Eshelman
Arlington
Morgan Upton
George Wilson
Stan Ritchie
Marsdon
Yvonne Young
Barbara
Kerwin Mathews
Prince Zaroff
Charles Murphy
Flannery
Kathleen Quinlan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris Festival of Fantastic Films
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Stanley
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stanley, Kenn Davis
- Original Score
- David Litwin
- Original Title
- Nightmare in Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Xeromega
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Stanley
John Stanley, Kenn Davis
David Litwin
Kenn Davis
Harvey Katzman
John Stanley, Kenn Davis
Department Leadership Roster
John Stanley
Director
David Litwin
Original Music Composer
Kenn Davis
Director of Photography
John Stanley
Producer
John Stanley
Writer
Kenn Davis
Writer
Harvey Katzman
Editor
Gilda Forster
Costume Design
Kenn Davis
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare in Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare in Blood about?
Attendees at a horror-film convention in San Francisco keep disappearing. It turns out that the guest of honor is a real vampire, and his henchmen are kidnapping the convention guests. A horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes fan and an Israeli Nazi-hunter set out to stop him.
Who directed Nightmare in Blood?
Nightmare in Blood was directed by John Stanley.
Who stars in Nightmare in Blood?
The principal cast of Nightmare in Blood includes Jerry Walter, Dan Caldwell, Barrie Youngfellow, John Cochran, Ray K. Goman.
When was Nightmare in Blood released and how long is it?
Nightmare in Blood was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare in Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare in Blood was composed by David Litwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare in Blood?
Nightmare in Blood holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).