Nightbreed
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Dust Bunny, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
4 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clive Barker
- Craig ShefferAaron Boone
- Anne BobbyLori Desinger
- David CronenbergDr. Philip K. Decker
- Charles HaidCaptain Eigerman
- Hugh QuarshieDetective Joyce
- Hugh RossNarcisse
- Doug BradleyDirk Lylesberg
- Catherine ChevalierRachel
- Malcolm SmithAshberry
- Bob SessionsPettine