The American Nightmare (2000)
1h 13m
Running Time
September 11, 2000Release Date
The American Nightmare (2000)
1h 13m
Running Time
September 11, 2000Release Date
Plot.
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
![George A. Romero](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3729-george-a-romero.webp)
George A. Romero
Self
![John Carpenter](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4865-john-carpenter.webp)
John Carpenter
Self
![Tom Savini](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3757-tom-savini.webp)
Tom Savini
Self
![David Cronenberg](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/13284-david-cronenberg.webp)
David Cronenberg
Self
![Wes Craven](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/8522-wes-craven.webp)
Wes Craven
Self
![Tobe Hooper](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/10419-tobe-hooper.webp)
Tobe Hooper
Self
![Adam Simon](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/215099-adam-simon.webp)
Adam Simon
Director
![Paula Jalfon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paula Jalfon
Producer
![John Landis](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/167-john-landis.webp)
John Landis
Self
![Tom Gunning](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tom Gunning
Self
![Colin MacCabe](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/294760-colin-maccabe.webp)
Colin MacCabe
Producer
![Jonathan Sehring](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/217706-jonathan-sehring.webp)
Jonathan Sehring
Producer
![Carol J. Clover](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Carol J. Clover
Self
![Adam Lowenstein](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Adam Lowenstein
Self
![Karlheinz Stockhausen](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/452097-karlheinz-stockhausen.webp)
Karlheinz Stockhausen
Composer
![Evelyn Ankers](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4074-evelyn-ankers.webp)
Evelyn Ankers
Self
![Kirsten Bishop](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/159768-kirsten-bishop.webp)
Kirsten Bishop
Self
![Marilyn Burns](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44078-marilyn-burns.webp)
Marilyn Burns
Self
![Bill Cardille](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bill Cardille
Self
![Cynthia Carr](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Cynthia Carr
Self
![Nick Castle](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4817-nick-castle.webp)
Nick Castle
Self
![Marilyn Chambers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Marilyn Chambers
Self
![Lon Chaney Jr.](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4024-lon-chaney-jr.webp)
Lon Chaney Jr.
Self
![Jamie Lee Curtis](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4811-jamie-lee-curtis.webp)
Jamie Lee Curtis
Self
![Allen Danziger](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44079-allen-danziger.webp)
Allen Danziger
Self
![Fred Döderlein](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/200239-fred-doderlein.webp)
Fred Döderlein
Self
![John Dugan](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44083-john-dugan.webp)
John Dugan
Self
![Marilyn Eastman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3806-marilyn-eastman.webp)
Marilyn Eastman
Self
![Samantha Eggar](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/22922-samantha-eggar.webp)
Samantha Eggar
Self
![John Michael Graham](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4860-john-michael-graham.webp)
John Michael Graham
Self
![Lucy Grantham](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/726966-lucy-grantham.webp)
Lucy Grantham
Self
![Paul Hampton](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/47797-paul-hampton.webp)
Paul Hampton
Self
![Gunnar Hansen](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44082-gunnar-hansen.webp)
Gunnar Hansen
Self
![Karl Hardman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3805-karl-hardman.webp)
Karl Hardman
Self
![Debbie Harry](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/46297-debbie-harry.webp)
Debbie Harry
Self
![David Hess](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/54105-david-hess.webp)
David Hess
Self
![S. William Hinzman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3811-s-william-hinzman.webp)
S. William Hinzman
Self
![Sandy Johnson](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4862-sandy-johnson.webp)
Sandy Johnson
Self
![Duane Jones](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3803-duane-jones.webp)
Duane Jones
Self
![Boris Karloff](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4022-boris-karloff.webp)
Boris Karloff
Self
![Robert F. Kennedy](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/63095-robert-f-kennedy.webp)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self
![Martin Luther King Jr.](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44224-martin-luther-king.webp)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self
![Allan Kolman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/266629-allan-kolman.webp)
Allan Kolman
Self
![George Kosana](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
George Kosana
Self
![Elsa Lanchester](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4042-elsa-lanchester.webp)
Elsa Lanchester
Self
![Janet Leigh](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/127-janet-leigh.webp)
Janet Leigh
Self
![Fred Lincoln](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Fred Lincoln
Self
![Lynn Lowry](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/48705-lynn-lowry.webp)
Lynn Lowry
Self
![Bela Lugosi](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4072-bela-lugosi.webp)
Bela Lugosi
Self
![Teri McMinn](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44080-teri-mcminn.webp)
Teri McMinn
Self
![Tony Moran](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4855-tony-moran.webp)
Tony Moran
Self
![Edwin Neal](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/15418-edwin-neal.webp)
Edwin Neal
Self
![Richard Nixon](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/57251-richard-nixon.webp)
Richard Nixon
Self
![Judith O'Dea](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3804-judith-o-dea.webp)
Judith O'Dea
Self
![George O'Hanlon Jr.](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/11466-george-o-hanlon-jr.webp)
George O'Hanlon Jr.
Self
![Paul A. Partain](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/157087-paul-a-partain.webp)
Paul A. Partain
Self
![Sandra Peabody](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/66079-sandra-peabody.webp)
Sandra Peabody
Self
![Anthony Perkins](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/117-anthony-perkins.webp)
Anthony Perkins
Self
![Susan Petrie](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Susan Petrie
Self
![Jeramie Rain](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/66081-jeramie-rain.webp)
Jeramie Rain
Self
![Judith Ridley](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3808-judith-ridley.webp)
Judith Ridley
Self
![Will Sandin](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4856-will-sandin.webp)
Will Sandin
Self
![Kyra Schon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Kyra Schon
Self
![Jim Siedow](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44081-jim-siedow.webp)
Jim Siedow
Self
![Joe Silver](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/49550-joe-silver.webp)
Joe Silver
Self
![P.J. Soles](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/4840-p-j-soles.webp)
P.J. Soles
Self
![Joe Spinell](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/60-joe-spinell.webp)
Joe Spinell
Self
![Barbara Steele](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/28033-barbara-steele.webp)
Barbara Steele
Self
![Russell Streiner](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3812-russell-streiner.webp)
Russell Streiner
Self
![Richard Towers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Richard Towers
Self
![William Vail](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
William Vail
Self
![James Woods](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/5567-james-woods.webp)
James Woods
Self
![Paul Carlin](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paul Carlin
Editor
![Chris Syner](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Chris Syner
Sound Recordist
![William Simon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
William Simon
In Memory Of
![Katherine Grincell](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Katherine Grincell
Colorist
![Emma Whiteley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Emma Whiteley
Production Manager
![Paul Welsley Griggs](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paul Welsley Griggs
Graphic Designer
![Teak Mu Tse](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Teak Mu Tse
Graphic Designer
Media.
![The American Nightmare](https://images.moviefit.me/t/c/b/65432-the-american-nightmare.webp)
Details.
Release DateSeptember 11, 2000
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 13m
Content RatingR
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
The American Nightmare is a 2000 documentary film directed and written by Adam Simon. The film documents the relationship between independent horror film directors such as George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper and Wes Craven and their relationship between the political and social changes of the era and the horror films of that time. The film was shown at the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival and was shown later on the Independent Film Channel.