Nightmare Street (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, Nightmare Street is a thriller and horror film directed by Colin Bucksey, running about 83 minutes. “Two worlds collided... and a child vanished.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One year after her husband has passed away, Joanna Burke (Sherilyn Fenn) is plagued by reoccuring nightmares about her daughter Emma.after risking her life to prevent a horrendous accident, Joanna wakes up in the hospital and finds herself in a bizarre parallel world that holds little resemblance to her previous reality. Suddenly, her name is Sarah Randolph, she has a sister Penny ( Rena Sofer), her old friends have vanished and no longer recognize her, and, most shockingly, she no longer has a daughter. Enlisting the help of her smitten doctor (Thomas Gibson), Joanna searches for Emma and for traces of her old life, but she is haunted both by her memories of Emma and by the creeping suspicion that her new identity has a dangerous secret to hide.. Joanna will have to find a way out of this alternative world before someone in it finds out Sarah's disturbing past.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Street stars Sherilyn Fenn as Joanna Burke / Sarah Randolph, Steve Harris as Detective Miller, Rena Sofer as Penny Randolph and Matthew Walker as Alex Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Nightmare Street has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Street (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmare Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmare Street worth watching?
- Nightmare Street holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare Street?
- Nightmare Street stars Sherilyn Fenn, Steve Harris, Rena Sofer, Matthew Walker and Lauren Diewold.
- When was Nightmare Street released?
- Nightmare Street was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.