Nightbreed

Theatrical - Wide 1990-02-16

Cast Craig Sheffer Anne Bobby David Cronenberg Charles Haid Hugh Quarshie
Directed by Clive Barker
Written by Clive Barker

Box Office Gross: $8,862,354

Running Time: 121 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Seraphim Films, Morgan Creek Entertainment

Genres: Fantasy Horror

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

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.

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Dive into Clive Barker’s Nightbreed, a film with multiple cuts, incredible worldbuilding, and monsters that feel more human than their foes

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Nightbreed- Horror Movie Review- (Day 21 of 31)- October Massacre

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