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Nightbreed (1990)

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Multimedia horror maven Clive Barker followed the success of his feature directorial debut, Hellraiser, with this equally surreal effort, based on his novella Cabal. The story involves the plight of Aaron Boone (Craig Sheffer), a young man tormented by visions of monstrous, graveyard-dwelling creatures. Seeking the aid of his clinically cold therapist Dr. Decker (played by Canadian horror auteur David Cronenberg) in deciphering his nightmares, Boone becomes convinced that his frequent blackouts

R, 1 hr. 55 min.

Art House & International, Horror

Directed By: Clive Barker

In Theaters: Feb 16, 1990 Wide

On DVD: Jun 1, 2004

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Cast

Craig Sheffer
Aaron Boone
Anne Bobby
Lori
David Cronenberg
Dr. Philip Decker
Charles Haid
Capt. Eigerman
Hugh Quarshie
Detective Joyce
Hugh Ross
Narcisse
Doug Bradley
Lylesberg
Catherine Chevalier
Rachel
Malcolm Smith
Ashberry
Bob Sessions
Pettine
Oliver Parker
Peloquin
Debora Weston
Sheryl Ann
John Agar
Special Appearance
Simon Bamford
Ohnaka
Tony Bluto
Leroy Gomm
Lindsay Holiday
Morgue Assistant
Daniel Kash
Labowitz
Bradley Lavelle
Cormack
Eric Loren
Ambush Cop
Peter Marinker
Pathologist
Mac McDonald
Lou Rickman
Kenneth Nelson
Emergency Doctor
George Roth
Kane
Mitch Webb
Jail Cell Doctor
Norton S. Parker
Poloquin
Stephen Hoye
Gibbs
Ted Maynard
Bartender
Nicholas Vince
Kinski
Todd Thaler
David Young
Otis and Clay
Alan Harris
Stand-In

Critic Reviews for Nightbreed

All Critics (17) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (9) | DVD (9)

Disappointing make-up showcase disguised as a thriller.

April 21, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Starts out with a bang, ends with a whimper.

February 12, 2003 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

Goofily entertaining, with an amusing turn by David Cronenberg.

October 5, 2002 Comment

Josh Ralske

All Movie Guide

...little more than an excuse to show off as many bizarre, misshapen beings as possible.

April 20, 2002 Comment

John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Although Barker knows a good, eerie setting when he sees one, he can't seem to do anything with it.

September 21, 2001 Comment

John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

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Clive Barker has a phenomenal imagination when it comes to making a good horror yarn. Nightbreed unfortunately doesn't deliver for me. I found the plot to be quite boring and the acting was wooden. David Cronenberg though a great film director isn't that great an actor. I still have to give him props for him being a

June 9, 2010