Nightmare Beach
“The beach of terror”
Synopsis
In Miami, Florida, biker gang leader Edward "Diablo" Santer is about to be executed for murder when he proclaims his innocence and vows revenge from the grave. When a mysterious biker comes to town during Spring Break festivities, leaving several teenagers electrocuted to death, some begin to suspect that Santer has made good on his promise.
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Nightmare Beach ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14
Top Cast
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Nicolas De Toth
Skip
Sarah Buxton
Gail
Rawley Valverde
Ronnie
Lance LeGault
Rev. Bates
Michael Parks
Doc Willet
John Saxon
Strycher
Luis Valderrama
Dawg
Fred Buch
Mayor Loomis
Debra Gallagher
Rachael
Turk Harley
Malcom
Christina Kier
Kimberly
Ben Stotes
Al
Kristy Lachance
Lori
Gregg Todd Davis
Ralph
Yamilet Hidalgo
Trina
John Baldwin
Mad John
Buffy Dee
Kimberly's 3rd client
Tony Bolano
Diablo
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Justice, Umberto Lenzi
- Screenplay & Story
- James Justice, Umberto Lenzi
- Original Score
- Claudio Simonetti
- Original Title
- Nightmare Beach
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Elpico Cinematografica, Laguna Films, Overseas FilmGroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Justice, Umberto Lenzi
James Justice, Umberto Lenzi, Vittorio Rambaldi
Claudio Simonetti
Antonio Climati
John Rawson
William J. Immerman, Josi W. Konski
Department Leadership Roster
William J. Immerman
Producer
John Rawson
Editor
James Justice
Director
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music Composer
James Justice
Screenplay
Umberto Lenzi
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Screenplay
Josi W. Konski
Producer
Antonio Climati
Director of Photography
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare Beach about?
In Miami, Florida, biker gang leader Edward "Diablo" Santer is about to be executed for murder when he proclaims his innocence and vows revenge from the grave. When a mysterious biker comes to town during Spring Break festivities, leaving several teenagers electrocuted to death, some begin to suspect that Santer has made good on his promise.
Who directed Nightmare Beach?
Nightmare Beach was directed by James Justice, Umberto Lenzi.
Who stars in Nightmare Beach?
The principal cast of Nightmare Beach includes Nicolas De Toth, Sarah Buxton, Rawley Valverde, Lance LeGault, Michael Parks.
When was Nightmare Beach released and how long is it?
Nightmare Beach was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare Beach was composed by Claudio Simonetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare Beach?
Nightmare Beach holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).