Nightmares
“Nightmares... is this year's sleeper.”
Synopsis
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.
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Nightmares ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-08
Top Cast
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Cristina Raines
Lisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Emilio Estevez
J.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Lance Henriksen
MacLeod (segment "The Benediction")
Richard Masur
Steven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Veronica Cartwright
Claire Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Moon Unit Zappa
Pamela (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Tony Plana
Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
Joe Lambie
Phil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Robin Gammell
The Bishop (segment "The Benediction")
Bridgette Andersen
Brooke Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Albert Hague
Mel Keefer (segment "Night of the Rat")
Lee Ving
William Henry Glazier (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Lee James Jude)
Mariclare Costello
Adele Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
Louis Giambalvo
Jerry Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
William Sanderson
Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)
Billy Jayne
Zock (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Raleigh Bond
Norman, a Neighbor (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Flea
Singer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 16, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Bloom, Christopher Crowe
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Nightmares
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Jeffrey Bloom, Christopher Crowe
Craig Safan
Mario DiLeo, Gerald Perry Finnerman
Rod Stephens, Michael Brown
Alex Beaton, Andrew Mirisch, Christopher Crowe
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Jeffrey Bloom
Writer
Mario DiLeo
Director of Photography
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Christopher Crowe
Writer
Nancy McArdle
Costume Design
Christopher Crowe
Producer
Dean Mitzner
Production Design
Nick Mezzanotti
Costume Design
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Rod Stephens
Editor
Michael Brown
Editor
Gary Jensen
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmares
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmares 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 directed Nightmares?
Nightmares was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Nightmares?
The principal cast of Nightmares includes Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen, Richard Masur, Veronica Cartwright.
When was Nightmares released and how long is it?
Nightmares was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Nightmares make at the box office?
Nightmares grossed $6.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmares?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmares was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmares?
Nightmares 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.).