Nightmare Weekend (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1986, Nightmare Weekend is a horror and science fiction film directed by Henri Sala, running about 86 minutes. “Two Days And Nights Of Relentless Terror. Who Will Survive?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female scientist performs experiments on three college girls that turn them into drooling, murderous mutants.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Weekend stars Debbie Laster as Julie Clingstone, Dale Midkiff as Ken, Debra Hunter as Jessica Brake and Andrea Thompson as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Nightmare Weekend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Weekend tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Weekend (1986)?
- In US, Nightmare Weekend is available to stream on Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare Weekend worth watching?
- Nightmare Weekend holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare Weekend?
- Nightmare Weekend stars Debbie Laster, Dale Midkiff, Debra Hunter, Andrea Thompson and Robert John Burke.
- When was Nightmare Weekend released?
- Nightmare Weekend was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.