Nightmare Cinema
In this twisted horror anthology, five strangers are drawn to an abandoned theater and forced to watch their deepest and darkest fears play out before them. Lurking in the shadows is the Projectionist, who preys upon their souls with his collection of disturbing films. As each reel spins its sinister tale, the characters find frightening parallels to their own lives.
80%? Come on. @attaboyluther
It was fine. Not worth the $6.99 to rent but I took a chance. I've seen worse but I've definitely seen better. For a true horror fan this was a bit of a yawn. Save your money watch it when it's available for 99 cents - or better yet free.
a weak horror anthology @nyctelecaster
Despite some marquee players, if you are hoping for 1972’s “Tales from the Crypt” (psycho Santa), or even “Trilogy of Terror” (Karen Black vs. a pygmy doll) this collection of stories might disappoint. Predictable and slow moving as a 1980’s Twilight Zone, "Nightmare Cinema" was tedious, not well crafted, and not my idea of a well crafted anthology. Skip it.
Awesome fun! @CinemaCreeps
Great, passionate work by some of the true Masters of Horror!
Mick and the Masters Return! @R3dHarvester
Aw, yeah! This is a pretty good anthology for a Saturday night watch. Garris and company know how to bring the fun to the horror, which is what got me into horror films in the first place. My favorite horror films all have a sense of fun: Waxwork, Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors, Lost Boys, etc. It's gotta be scary AND fun to get me hooked and coming back. Mick Garris is well aware of these dynamics, and they show in Nightmare Cinema. While not as precise and crafty as Garris's Masters of Horror (which remains his defining work as a director and producer), this feels in the same vein, and in the same universe. If you're a fan of the masters, of 80s horror, Nightmare Cinema delivers the goods. I'll always get excited for anything that has Mick's name attached. He's a legend in the genre, and it's great to see something new from him.
Gruesome FUN! @horror hank
Each segment has its own unique style and tone, but one thing that rings true is the level of absurdity each story is pushed to. The opening segment ‘The Thing in the Woods’, written/directed by Alejandro Brugués, starts off the film and hits every perfect cliché in 80’s/90’s slasher films. Each segment is a blast to watch. Highly recommend.