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Nightmare Cinema

2018·Movie·R·119 min·5.8(258)

The price of admission is your life

A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.

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Where to watch Nightmare Cinema in United States

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About Nightmare Cinema

Nightmare Cinema is a 2018 English-language horror film directed by Mick Garris and Alejandro Brugués. The cast is led by Mickey Rourke, Sarah Elizabeth Withers, Elizabeth Reaser. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Pluto TV, Xumo Play, Tubi TV.

Nightmare Cinema was produced by Cinelou Films and Cranked Up Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 2018, and carries a R certification.

Director
Mick Garris, Alejandro Brugués
Writers
Sandra Becerril, Alejandro Brugués, Lawrence C. Connolly
Release date
June 21, 2018
OTT release
June 21, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Cinelou Films, Cranked Up Films
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Nightmare Cinema cast & crew

Nightmare Cinema was directed by Mick Garris and Alejandro Brugués and written by Sandra Becerril, Alejandro Brugués, and Lawrence C. Connolly.

The cast features Mickey Rourke as The Projectionist, Sarah Elizabeth Withers as Samantha, Elizabeth Reaser as Helen, Zarah Mahler as Anna, Faly Rakotohavana as Riley, and Maurice Benard as Father Benedict.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aldo Shllaku, cinematography is by Matthias Schubert, and it was produced by Joe Russo and Mick Garris.

Is Nightmare Cinema worth watching?

Nightmare Cinema holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 258 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, Nightmare Cinema is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Nightmare Cinema

In United States, you can stream Nightmare Cinema on Pluto TV, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on June 21, 2018.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Nightmare Cinema

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

The Projectionist

Sarah Elizabeth Withers

Sarah Elizabeth Withers

Samantha

Elizabeth Reaser

Elizabeth Reaser

Helen

Zarah Mahler

Zarah Mahler

Anna

Faly Rakotohavana

Faly Rakotohavana

Riley

Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard

Father Benedict

Mariela Garriga

Mariela Garriga

Sister Patricia

Mark Grossman

Mark Grossman

David

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dr. Mirari

Adam Godley

Adam Godley

Dr. Salvadore

Annabeth Gish

Annabeth Gish

Charity

Eric Nelsen

Eric Nelsen

Fred / The Welder

Nightmare Cinema — FAQs

Where can I watch Nightmare Cinema in United States?

Nightmare Cinema is streaming on Pluto TV, Xumo Play, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Nightmare Cinema on Pluto TV?

Yes — Nightmare Cinema is currently available on Pluto TV in United States.

What language is Nightmare Cinema in?

Nightmare Cinema is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Nightmare Cinema?

Nightmare Cinema runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is Nightmare Cinema rated?

Nightmare Cinema is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 258 ratings.

When did Nightmare Cinema release on OTT?

Nightmare Cinema became available digitally on June 21, 2018.

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