American Nightmare(1983)
Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.
American Nightmare Synopsis
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
American Nightmare (1983) is a horror, crime and thriller film directed by Don McBrearty, released on March 17, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Neil Dainard and Lenore Zann. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Don McBrearty
- Writers:
- John Sheppard, Steven Blake, John Gault
- Producers:
- Ray Sager
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Hainey
- Composer:
- Paul Zaza
- Production:
- Manesco Films, Mano Films
- Status:
- Released
American Nightmare Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lawrence Day
Lawrence Day
as Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)
- Lora Staley
Lora Staley
as Louise / Isabelle's workmate
Neil Dainard
as Tony / Hamilton's right-hand
Lenore Zann
as Tina / stripper
Claudia Udy
as Andrea / Isabelle's workmate
Page Fletcher
as Mark / Tina's boyfriend
Michael Ironside
as Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
- Larry Aubrey
Larry Aubrey
as Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor
Michael Copeman
as Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
- Bunty Webb
Bunty Webb
as Operator
- Tom Harvey
Tom Harvey
as Hamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father
Paul Bradley
as Motel Manager
Key crew
Directed by Don McBrearty, written by John Sheppard, Steven Blake and John Gault, produced by Ray Sager.
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American Nightmare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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American Nightmare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Nightmare online?
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Who stars in American Nightmare?
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The main cast of American Nightmare (1983) includes Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Neil Dainard, Lenore Zann and Claudia Udy. The film was directed by Don McBrearty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Nightmare released?
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American Nightmare was released on March 17, 1983 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is American Nightmare worth watching?
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American Nightmare (1983) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.