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Nightbreed (1990)

โ€œA new reason to fear the night.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 564 votes 1h 42m r ActionFantasyHorror

#45 of 69 films from 1990 #1314 of 2168 in action

Directed by Clive Barker ยท Written by Clive Barker

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Overview

A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.

Cast

Craig Shefferas Aaron Boone
Anne Bobbyas Lori Desinger
David Cronenbergas Dr. Philip K. Decker
Charles Haidas Captain Eigerman
Hugh Quarshieas Detective Joyce
Hugh Rossas Narcisse
Doug Bradleyas Dirk Lylesberg
Catherine Chevalieras Rachel
Malcolm Smithas Ashberry
Bob Sessionsas Pettine
Oliver Parkeras Peloquin
Debora Westonas Sheryl Ann
Nicholas Vinceas Kinski
Simon Bamfordas Ohnaka

Facts

Release dateFebruary 16, 1990
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$8,862,354 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0100260

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Questions

How long is Nightbreed?
Nightbreed runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Nightbreed worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 564 votes, which places it #45 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 36%) and #1314 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Nightbreed?
Nightbreed was directed by Clive Barker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hellraiser (1987).
Who stars in Nightbreed?
Craig Sheffer as Aaron Boone; Anne Bobby as Lori Desinger; David Cronenberg as Dr. Philip K. Decker; Charles Haid as Captain Eigerman; Hugh Quarshie as Detective Joyce; Hugh Ross as Narcisse.
What is Nightbreed rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nightbreed?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48830.

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