Nightmares
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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Nightmares 1983 TV trailer
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Where can I watch Nightmares in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Nightmares?
Nightmares scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Nightmares?
Nightmares stars Cristina Raines, Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen, Richard Masur, and Veronica Cartwright. Joseph Sargent is the director.
How long is Nightmares?
Nightmares runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Nightmares come out?
Nightmares was released on September 2, 1983.
Which studio made Nightmares?
Nightmares was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.
How much did Nightmares make at the box office?
Nightmares grossed $6,670,680 worldwide.
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