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Nightmares

1983-09-02 · 99 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Science Fiction

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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Directors
Joseph Sargent
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,670,680

Top Cast

Cristina RainesCristina RainesLisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Emilio EstevezEmilio EstevezJ.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenMacLeod (segment "The Benediction")
Richard MasurRichard MasurSteven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightClaire Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Moon Unit ZappaMoon Unit ZappaPamela (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Tony PlanaTony PlanaFather Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
Joe LambiePhil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Robin GammellRobin GammellThe Bishop (segment "The Benediction")
Bridgette AndersenBridgette AndersenBrooke Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")
Albert HagueAlbert HagueMel Keefer (segment "Night of the Rat")
Lee VingLee VingWilliam Henry Glazier (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Lee James Jude)
Mariclare CostelloMariclare CostelloAdele Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
Louis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoJerry Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
William SandersonWilliam SandersonGas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)
Billy JayneBilly JayneZock (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Raleigh BondRaleigh BondNorman, a Neighbor (segment "Terror in Topanga")
FleaFleaSinger (voice)
Rudy NegreteEmiliano (segment The Bishop of Battle)
Clare ToraoClare ToraoMori the Newswoman (segment "Terror in Topanga")

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