American Nightmare

Mar 17, 1983

1h 28m

★ 4.2

Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.

Overview

A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.

Genres

Horror

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

Manesco Films

Mano Films

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Cast

Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)

Lawrence Day

Louise / Isabelle's workmate

Lora Staley

Tony / Hamilton's right-hand

Neil Dainard

Tina / stripper

Lenore Zann

Andrea / Isabelle's workmate

Claudia Udy

Mark / Tina's boyfriend

Page Fletcher

Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)

Michael Ironside

Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor

Larry Aubrey

Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)

Michael Copeman

Operator

Bunty Webb

Hamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father

Tom Harvey

Motel Manager

Paul Bradley

Valerie, a beautiful college student, decides to stay at home tonight so she can catch up on her studies. Her roommates are all away for a party, so she is just taking it easy for a change. However, the masked figure who stands behind her and watches her in the dark has different plans for the night's activities.

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