American Nightmare_
"Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying."
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
Starring
Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Neil Dainard
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
American Nightmare was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
American Nightmare is a Horror, Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (17)
LD
Lawrence Day
Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)
LS
Lora Staley
Louise / Isabelle's workmate
Neil Dainard
Tony / Hamilton's right-hand
Lenore Zann
Tina / stripper
Claudia Udy
Andrea / Isabelle's workmate
PF
Page Fletcher
Mark / Tina's boyfriend
Michael Ironside
Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
LA
Larry Aubrey
Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor
Michael Copeman
Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
BW
Bunty Webb
Operator
Tom Harvey
Hamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father
Paul Bradley
Motel Manager
PL
Peter Lavender
Wally
MD
Martin Doyle
Tanner (as Marty Doyle)
DM
Don MacQuarrie
Mugger
Alexandra Paul
Isabelle / Tanya
NO
Nancy Oliver
Marie
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is American Nightmare about?
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
How long is American Nightmare?
American Nightmare has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in American Nightmare?
The cast of American Nightmare includes Lawrence Day, Lora Staley, Neil Dainard, Lenore Zann, Claudia Udy.
What is the rating of American Nightmare?
American Nightmare has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Crime
Thriller