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Nightmare at Noon

1988·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–22%

Where to watch

ARROW

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Nightmare at Noon fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion5
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

An experiment in terror.

Scientists poison the water supply of a small town, turning the residents into homicidal maniacs who kill each other and anybody who passes through.
Sci-Fi HorrorHomicidal ManiacsPoisoned Water SupplySmall Town MayhemGoreSurvivalDystopianB-Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Nico Mastorakis
Written by:
Nico Mastorakis, Kirk Ellis
Produced by:
Nico Mastorakis, Bob Manning, Isabelle Mastorakis
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nightmare at Noon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nightmare at Noon legally?

ARROW

Nightmare at Noon is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nightmare at Noon worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nightmare at Noon rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Nightmare at Noon?

1 h 36 min

Nightmare at Noon runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Nightmare at Noon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nightmare at Noon?

6CAESGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nightmare at Noon in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nightmare at Noon use?

Every Car Is a PintoWater Source TamperingThe SpookPay Evil unto EvilKill the BrainwashedAsshole VictimMan on FireNo-SellMercy KillVanity License PlateBlinded by the LightFor the Evulzand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Nightmare at Noon, including Every Car Is a Pinto, Water Source Tampering, The Spook.