American Nightmare

3.8
2002 1 hr 31 min Horror , Thriller , Crime

A deranged female serial killer stalks seven young people whom phone a radio call-in show to discuss their darkest fears and a night-long game of cat-and-mouse is put into motion by the darkly sinister-looking murderess.

  • Cast:
    Debbie Rochon , Johnny Sneed , Brinke Stevens , Hayden Tweedie , Dean R. Koontz

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Reviews

FuzzyTagz
2002/01/29

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Chirphymium
2002/01/30

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

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WillSushyMedia
2002/01/31

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

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Fairaher
2002/02/01

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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bhy1976
2002/02/02

This film didn't knock me off my chair or anything, but it did hold my attention, and, towards the end, even had me speculating about how it might end, which, for me at least, is a clear indication that the plot has some depth to it. Nevertheless, though, the plot does drag in some places, as the serial killer and her victims get into a rather drawn out cat-and-mouse game, which is not very suspensefully depicted in the film.For the most part the acting is believable but there are some weak links, particularly in the very last scene (why wasn't that cut?!) The soundtrack/score is noteworthy and supports the macabre mood of the film well.Particularly noteworthy is the skillful use of lighting in the film for the purpose of supporting the story-line.All in all an enjoyable film.

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HBgroopie
2002/02/03

When I first watched the movie I was disappointed. HOWEVER, I saw the "Behind the Scenes" and I must say that I like it for that. For one, I wish that the actress had her hair like she had Behind the screens (she looks great, in the movie she looked like a mother figure). I wish I saw the "Behind the scenes" before i watch the movie because I would have noticed the lighting (apparently Jane was in dark color, the friends were in bright colors. In the same screen Jane and a friend would be talking, Jane would be dark, the friend would be bright, but when the Jane would start to coax the friend to go with her, the friend would be dark as well. Pretty cool). I like the story about the little girl actress. The movie was made at night and everyone kept falling asleep on set. This is the same for the little girl. The other actors need a little time to wake up and be ready for a scene. But not the little girl. The director would say ACTION and she was wide awake. As soon as CUT was called she would fall asleep where ever she was. Sweet.BEST PART of the Behind the scenes was about the kissing scene between Brandy Little and Johnny Sneed as described by Johnny: "I had a kissing seen with brandy. That was a lot of fun. And Kyle, Brandy's husband, he was great. He's a big guy and he was always on the set sort of helping out. For the big kissing scene, I went over to him and said 'look, I just want you to know that I am dating someone and, no, I don't have any feelings for Brandy.' We had a nice man to man talk and he was great. Kyle is such a great guy, really kind hearted guy. Really understanding. And he said "Johnny, I understand you're an actor, she's an actor. I know how this works. And, ah, you know, if the kiss lasts longer than 2 or 3 seconds I am going to rip your head off.' So, I think he and I had an understanding."Awesome.BUT. I wish I knew more about Jane. Why was she rampaging? but, as in real life, not all answers can be rolled out to you. O D Well.

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bfan83
2002/02/04

Debbie Rochon gave the performance of her career in this chilling horror flick! The film I believe was shot on Super 16mm and It looks great! **POSSIBLE SPOILERS** A group of friends are terrorized bt Debbie on Halloween night. She terrorizes them by making them face their fears. It had an original plot and the acting was top-notch! Also, look for a cameo of Brinke Stevens. She appears in two scenes. I give this movie a 9!!

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Amy
2002/02/05

I was very disappointed with this film and did not think it was even worth the £4.50 i paid to rent it out! I think it should have been in the comedy section as i spent most of the film either laughing because it was so rubbish, or fast-forwarding through all the slow, tedious parts. The music did not at all fit in with the film and i felt embarrassed to watch it - for the actors and for the producers. I am not sure if any one else noticed, but when she shot her sister (who was then dead), she somehow still had enough life in her to blink about 3 or 4 times!!! What is with that? You would think that when they watched it back someone would notice and maybe edit it out??? Or better still get a better actress, but then again taking a look at the rest of the film i guess not. I take into consideration that the writer my have had a good idea - pity it didn't turn out that way!

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