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Crime thriller

American Nightmare (2002): Cast

American Nightmare (2002) movie poster

American Nightmare is a 2002 crime thriller directed by Jon Keeyes, starring Debbie Rochon as Jane Toppan, John Russell and Brinke Stevens. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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American Nightmare (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Jon Keeyes
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Nightmare About?

The premise of American Nightmare without spoilers.

Seven friends call into a late‑night radio show to share their deepest fears, unaware that a deranged female serial killer is listening. She begins stalking them, turning the night into a tense cat‑and‑mouse game as the murderous woman hunts each caller.

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Cast & crew

American Nightmare Cast & Characters

Debbie Rochon leads the cast as Jane Toppan, with John Russell as Police Officer and Brinke Stevens as Lisa. Directed by Jon Keeyes; 35 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jon Keeyes

More films directed by Jon Keeyes, best-rated first: Cult Killer, Code Name Banshee, The Clean Up Crew and Rogue Hostage.

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American Nightmare Trailers & Videos

The trailer of American Nightmare.

American Nightmare Trailer
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American Nightmare Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “American Nightmare (The Purge)” and “The Purge”.

Also known as
  • American Nightmare (The Purge)
  • The Purge
  • Pesadilla de un asesino (Pesadilla americana)
  • Amerykański koszmar

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FAQ

American Nightmare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of American Nightmare, each answered in a sentence.

How long is American Nightmare?

American Nightmare runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was American Nightmare released?

American Nightmare was released on January 29, 2002.

Who directed American Nightmare?

American Nightmare was directed by Jon Keeyes.

More films by Jon Keeyes

Who is in the cast of American Nightmare?

American Nightmare stars Debbie Rochon as Jane Toppan, John Russell as Police Officer and Brinke Stevens as Lisa, among 35 credited actors.

Does American Nightmare have a post-credit scene?

No. American Nightmare has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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