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Nightmare Cinema

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
4.4K
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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.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
4.4K
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  • 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)
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    • Faly Rakotohavana
Top credits
  • 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)
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    • Faly Rakotohavana
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Projectionist (segment "The Projectionist")as Projectionist (segment "The Projectionist")
    Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    Sarah Elizabeth Withers
    • Samantha (segments "The Projectionist" & "The Thing in the Woods")as Samantha (segments "The Projectionist" & "The Thing in the Woods")
    Faly Rakotohavana
    Faly Rakotohavana
    • Riley (segments "The Projectionist" & "Dead")as Riley (segments "The Projectionist" & "Dead")
    Maurice Benard
    Maurice Benard
    • Father Benedict (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mashit")as Father Benedict (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mashit")
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Helen (segments "The Projectionist" & "This Way to Egress")as Helen (segments "The Projectionist" & "This Way to Egress")
    Zarah Mahler
    Zarah Mahler
    • Anna (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")as Anna (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")
    Mark Grossman
    Mark Grossman
    • David (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")as David (segments "The Projectionist" & "Mirari")
    Rene Mujica
    Rene Mujica
    • Additional Dialogue (segment "The Projectionist")as Additional Dialogue (segment "The Projectionist")
    • (voice)
    Kevin Fonteyne
    Kevin Fonteyne
    • Jason (segment "The Thing in the Woods")as Jason (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Chris Warren
    Chris Warren
    • Mike (segment "The Thing in the Woods")as Mike (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Eric Nelsen
    Eric Nelsen
    • Fredas Fred…
    Jared Gertner
    Jared Gertner
    • Officer Carter (segment "The Thing in the Woods")as Officer Carter (segment "The Thing in the Woods")
    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Dr. Leneer (segment "Mirari")as Dr. Leneer (segment "Mirari")
    Celesta Hodge
    Celesta Hodge
    • Nurse Daniella (segment "Mirari")as Nurse Daniella (segment "Mirari")
    Reid Cox
    Reid Cox
    • Nurse Simone (segment "Mirari")as Nurse Simone (segment "Mirari")
    Belinda Balaski
    Belinda Balaski
    • Nadia Resnick (segment "Mirari")as Nadia Resnick (segment "Mirari")
    Chloe Moore
    • Faceless Woman (segment "Mirari")as Faceless Woman (segment "Mirari")
    Amber Burdick
    • Harpist (segment "Mirari")as 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)
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    Storyline

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    Mick Garris directs the linking sequences set in a cinema theatre where Mickey Rourke is the projectionist and the audience are lured in to view films which feature strangely familiar characters. The Thing in the Woods, directed by Alejandro Brugués is a pastiche which throws in every cliche from slashers to alien spiders. Mirare directed by Joe Dante deals with the weirder aspects of cosmetic surgery philia, taking it far beyond any logical conclusion. Mashit directed by Ryûhei Kitamura takes place in a Boarding School where staff and pupils are possessed by Demons. This Way to Egress directed by David Slade is filmed in dark monochrome, a woman loses touch with reality and seems to have crossed into a frightening parallel universe. Dead directed by Mick Garris is set in a hospital where a boy fights evil spirits and a real life murder. —Páiric
    • plastic surgery
    • alien invasion
    • demonic possession
    • catholic priest
    • welding mask
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for horror violence/gore, grisly images, language, some sexuality and brief nude images
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews68

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Horror anthology for fans only
    If you liked Masters of Horror, then you're in for a fun ride with Nightmare Cinema. Its always a good time when directors don't have producers constantly trying to ruin their movie. Don't miss if you're a fan.
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    • patphonic
    • Jun 30, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2019 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кінотеатр жахів
    • Filming locations
      • Rialto Theatre - 1023 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinelou Films
      • Cranked Up Films
      • Good Deed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,920
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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