The American Nightmare

2000 1h 13m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 38

DocumentaryHorror

Synopsis

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An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

George A. Romero
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John Carpenter
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Tom Savini
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David Cronenberg
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Wes Craven
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Tobe Hooper
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John Landis
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Tom Gunning
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Simon
Writers: Adam Simon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Carlin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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George A. Romero and John Carpenter and Tom Savini carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0259182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adam Simon directs. Paul Carlin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
4Editor Paul Carlin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5George A. Romero and John Carpenter and Tom Savini carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0259182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: Paul Carlin
Runtime: 73 min · 1h 13m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The American Nightmare (2000)

Also by

Adam Simon

Production companies

Who made it

MI
Minerva Pictures
MI
Minerva Pictures Group

Key crew

In Memory OfWilliam Simon
Graphic DesignerPaul Welsley Griggs
ProducerJonathan Sehring
EditorPaul Carlin
Graphic DesignerTeak Mu Tse
ProducerColin MacCabe
ColoristKatherine Grincell
Production ManagerEmma Whiteley
Sound RecordistChris Syner
ProducerPaula Jalfon

Release history · US

When it landed

Theatrical2001-02-09R

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