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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1981-10-23
Languageen
Runtime1h 39m
Production

Goldmine Productions

5.6(123)
•1981•1h 39m

Nightmare

"The Dream You Can't Escape ALIVE!"

Horror

Overview

A drug-treated schizophrenic plagued by horrible nightmares is released from the hospital and goes on a killing spree.

Writing & Screenplay
Romano Scavolini

Principal Cast

16 credited
BS
Baird StaffordGeorge Tatum
SS
Sharon SmithSusan Temper
CC
C.J. CookeC.J. Temper
MC
Mik CribbenBob Rosen
DR
Danny RonanKathy the Babysitter
BM
Bill MillingPaul Williamson (as William Milling)
SP
Scott PraetoriusYoung George
WK
William KirkseyGeorge's Father (as William S. Kirksey)
CK
Christina KeefeGeorge's Mother
TP
Tammy PattersonTammy Temper

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