Nightbreed

1990·Movie
2h 1min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic406.3Rotten Tomatoes56%60%

Where to watch

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Nightbreed fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A new reason to fear the night.

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.
Monster HorrorCult ClassicMythical CreaturesSerial KillerNightbreedUnderground SocietyVisually StrikingDark FantasyGrotesque Imagery

Crew

Directed by:
Clive Barker, Jesse V. Johnson, Tim Lewis
Written by:
Clive Barker, Clive Barker
Produced by:
Joe Roth, James G. Robinson, David Robinson
Composed by:
Danny Elfman, Oscar Mitt, John Midgley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nightbreed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nightbreed legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyShudderPluto TVNight Flight+

Nightbreed is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nightbreed worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nightbreed rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Nightbreed?

2 h 1 min

Nightbreed runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nightbreed?

Critics48
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Nightbreed higher (63) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Nightbreed a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What language is Nightbreed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nightbreed?

17ARAUCACLCOECESFRGBGGIEKRMXNZ+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nightbreed in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nightbreed use?

Wainscot SocietyGaslightingDecapitation PresentationSealed Badass in a CanLast of His KindAnd Then John Was a ZombieMotive RantSoft-Spoken SadistCard-Carrying VillainWaking Up at the MorgueAx-CrazyThe Sociopathand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Nightbreed, including Wainscot Society, Gaslighting, Decapitation Presentation.

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