American Nightmare (film)

American Nightmare
Directed by Don McBrearty
Produced by Ray Sager
Written by John Sheppard
Starring Lawrence Day
Lora Staley
Neil Dainard
Michael Ironside
Music by Paul Zaza
Cinematography Daniel Hainey
Edited by Ian McBride
Distributed by Pan-Canadian Film Distributors (Canada)
Release dates
  • 1983 (1983)
Running time
88 minutes
Country Canada
Language English

American Nightmare is a 1983 American horror/thriller film directed by Don McBrearty and starring Lawrence Day, Neil Dainard, and Michael Ironside.[1]

Plot

Wealthy pianist Eric Blade (Lawrence Day) tries to locate his missing runaway sister in an unnamed city. His journey takes him to seedy sex shops and strip joints. The police are not really interested in a missing hooker until they find out she is the daughter of a wealthy businessman.

Cast

Reception

Brett H. from Oh, the Horror! gave the film a positive review, writing, "American Nightmare will impress some and turn off others, but its decaying and seedy aspects are undeniable".[2]

Home Media

American Nightmare was released on DVD by Scorpion Records on Nov 6, 2012.[3]

References

  1. Jane, Ian (6 November 2012). "American Nightmare". DVD Talk. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  2. H, Brett. "Horror Reviews - American Nightmare (1983)". Oh, the Horror.com. Brett H. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  3. "American Nightmare (1981) - Don McBrearty". AllMovie.com. AllMovie. Retrieved 25 March 2016.

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