American Nightmare
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Horror, Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Don McBrearty |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Fear lives in the details here — in the frame, in the silence, in the pauses between lines. The director knows how to keep the viewer in a state of readiness, muscles tensing on their own.
Worth watching for the atmosphere and the use of space. The ending may disappoint — genre is genre. But the journey there is well-crafted.
For fans of atmospheric horror where dread matters more than fright.
Director: Don McBrearty
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: At night when it's dark outside. Better with someone — not because it's scary, but because there's something to discuss after.
🎭 Cast
Lawrence Day
Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)
Lora Staley
Louise / Isabelle's workmate
Neil Dainard
Tony / Hamilton's right-hand
Lenore Zann
Tina / stripper
Claudia Udy
Andrea / Isabelle's workmate
Page Fletcher
Mark / Tina's boyfriend
Michael Ironside
Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
Larry Aubrey
Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor
Michael Copeman
Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
Bunty Webb
Operator
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