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American Nightmare

2002·Movie
1h 31min
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Rotten Tomatoes–33%
IMDb3.8Rotten Tomatoes–33%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

One night seven friends confess their greatest fears... to a killer.

A deranged female serial killer stalks seven young people whom phone a radio call-in show to discuss their darkest fears and a night-long game of cat-and-mouse is put into motion by the darkly sinister-looking murderess.
Slasher HorrorCat-and-Mouse ThrillerPsychological TerrorSerial KillerSuspensefulDark & GrittyIndependent FilmHostage Scenario

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Keeyes, Debra Knotts, Richard T. Carey
Written by:
Jon Keeyes
Produced by:
Jon Keeyes, Shelly Shivers, Richard T. Carey
Composed by:
Peter Gannon, David Rosenblad, David Rosenblad

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about American Nightmare

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Where can I stream American Nightmare legally?

HooplaFlixHousePlexFawesomeTroma NOWIndiePix UnlimitedTubi TV

American Nightmare is included with a subscription to Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Nightmare worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Nightmare rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is American Nightmare?

1 h 31 min

American Nightmare runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is American Nightmare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Nightmare?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Nightmare in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Nightmare use?

American TitleBig BadBlack Comedy RapeDowner EndingKarma HoudiniHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayLoves the Sound of ScreamingVillain Opening SceneDeadly DoctorShock JockNamed After Somebody FamousWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?and 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for American Nightmare, including American Title, Big Bad, Black Comedy Rape.