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Nightmare Cinema

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
4.8K
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Nightmare Cinema (2018)
In this twisted horror anthology, five strangers are drawn to an abandoned theater and forced to watch their deepest and darkest fears play out before them. Lurking in the shadows is the Projectionist, who preys upon their souls with his collection of disturbing films. As each reel spins its sinister tale, the characters find frightening parallels to their own lives.
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Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist. Once inside, the audience members witness a series of screenings showing them their deepest fears and darkest s... Read allFive strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist. Once inside, the audience members witness a series of screenings showing them their deepest fears and darkest secrets over five tales.Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist. Once inside, the audience members witness a series of screenings showing them their deepest fears and darkest secrets over five tales.

  • Directors
    • Alejandro Brugués
    • Joe Dante
    • Mick Garris
  • Writers
    • Mick Garris
    • Alejandro Brugués
    • Richard Christian Matheson
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    • Faly Rakotohavana
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    4.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Alejandro Brugués
      • Joe Dante
      • Mick Garris
    • Writers
      • Mick Garris
      • Alejandro Brugués
      • Richard Christian Matheson
    • Stars
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Sarah Elizabeth Withers
      • Faly Rakotohavana
    • 73User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Projectionist (segment "The Projectionist")
    Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    • Samantha (segments "The Projectionist" & "The Thing in the Woods")
    • (as Sarah Withers)
    Faly Rakotohavana
    Faly Rakotohavana
    • Riley (segments "The Projectionist" & "Dead")
    Maurice Benard
    Maurice Benard
    • Father Benedict (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mashit")
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Helen (segments "The Projectionist" & "This Way to Egress")
    Zarah Mahler
    Zarah Mahler
    • Anna (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")
    Mark Grossman
    Mark Grossman
    • David (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")
    Rene Mujica
    Rene Mujica
    • Additional Dialogue (segment "The Projectionist")
    • (voice)
    Kevin Fonteyne
    Kevin Fonteyne
    • Jason (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Chris Warren
    Chris Warren
    • Mike (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Eric Nelsen
    Eric Nelsen
    • Fred…
    Jared Gertner
    Jared Gertner
    • Officer Carter (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Dr. Leneer (segment "Mirari")
    Celesta Hodge
    Celesta Hodge
    • Nurse Daniella (segment "Mirari")
    Reid Cox
    Reid Cox
    • Nurse Simone (segment "Mirari")
    Belinda Balaski
    Belinda Balaski
    • Nadia Resnick (segment "Mirari")
    Chloe Moore
    • Faceless Woman (segment "Mirari")
    Amber Burdick
    • Harpist (segment "Mirari")
    • Directors
      • Alejandro Brugués(segment The Thing in the Woods)
      • Joe Dante(segment Mirari)
      • Mick Garris(segments The Projectionist, Dead)
    • Writers
      • Mick Garris(segment The Projectionist)
      • Alejandro Brugués(segment The Thing in the Woods)
      • Richard Christian Matheson(segment Mirari)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Orson Chaplin, who plays the murderous carjacker Jenkins, (In the "Dead" segment by Mick Garris) is a direct grandson of Charlie Chaplin.
    • Goofs
      APPROXIMATELY 7 min into the movie, The Thing In The Woods segment, when Officer Carter panics, runs, trips and falls down, accidentally discharging his REVOLVER, that never should have happened because he had JUST emptied his six (or less) round handgun using six shots at the "welder" to put him down.
    • Quotes

      Casey: Us living dead, we've gotta stick together.

    • Crazy credits
      This film is dedicated to Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper and George Romero.
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto for Alexander
      Written by Nicholas Pike

      Performed by Nicholas Pike

      Courtesy of Ol' Buddy, Ol' Pal Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews73

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    8/10
    Old skool horror anthology. Better than VHS 1-2 n The ABCs of Death 1-2 but below Trick or Treat.
    Mick Garris (known for his adaptations of Stephen King's stories n the creator of Masters of Horror) directs the sequences of the theatre where characters from all the segments eventually turn up.

    The first seg - The Thing in the Woods is directed by Alejandro Brugués (Juan of the Dead) n is a homage to the slashers n alien/creature films of the 80s filled with solid gore, comedy n the scream of the final girl.

    The second seg - Mirare is directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, Howling, Piranha) n it deals with cosmetic surgery. The segment's conclusion is ridiculous and unpleasantly sarcastic. Mayb Dante feels bad for Mickey Rourke's hard luck.

    The 3rd seg - Masht is directed by Ryûhei Kitamura (Midnight Meat Train) n it takes place in a Boarding School where staff and pupils are possessed by Demons. It has sex without nudity (the sex mayb offensive to some including myslef), weird demonic seizures (hyperextension of joints). I dont know y these demons r obsessed with creating deformities in the joints. Some scenes r spooky n the demonic face is creepy. It has lots of impalings n decapitations. Some like me may b offended with kiddies' deaths.

    The 4th seg - This Way to Egress is directed by David Slade (30 days of Night). It is about a woman who loses touch with reality n is slipping into parallel universe. This one is very surrealistic n frightening at times.

    The 5th seg - Dead is directed by Mick Garris n is set in a hospital where a boy fights evil spirits and a real life murderer. The acting of the boy is awesome.
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    • Sep 1, 2019

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2019 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Cranked Up Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кінотеатр жахів
    • Filming locations
      • Rialto Theatre - 1023 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA(Movie theatre)
    • Production companies
      • Cinelou Films
      • Cranked Up Films
      • Good Deed Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,920
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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