Nailbiter (2013): Cast & Plot
Nailbiter is a 2013 horror film directed by Patrick Rea, starring Erin McGrane as Janet Maguire, Sally Spurgeon and Meg Saricks. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Patrick Rea
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- SenoReality Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nailbiter About?
The premise of Nailbiter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A terrifying storm descends upon Kansas, forcing a mother and her three daughters to seek refuge in a storm cellar. While taking shelter from the tornado, they discover a sinister presence lurking beneath them. The film blends classic monster movie tropes with the unpredictable and ominous atmosphere of the Kansas weather, creating a suspenseful and unsettling horror experience.
Nailbiter Cast & Characters
Erin McGrane leads the cast as Janet Maguire, with Sally Spurgeon as Sally Maguire and Meg Saricks as Jennifer Maguire. Directed by Patrick Rea; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patrick Rea
- Erin McGrane as Janet Maguire
- Sally Spurgeon as Sally Maguire
- Meg Saricks as Jennifer Maguire
- Emily Boresow as Alice Maguire
Also Starring in Nailbiter
· 8 more- Aaron Laue Lt. Maguire
- Ben Jeffrey Deputy Carr
- Joicie Appell Mrs. Shurman
- Michelle Davidson Dina
- Jason Coffman Creature
- Allen Lowman Tom
- Ian Dempsey Sean
- Tom Conroy Bartender
More from Patrick Rea
More films directed by Patrick Rea: Shriek, They Wait in the Dark, I Am Lisa and Monsterland 2.
Nailbiter Plot Summary
What happens in Nailbiter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a violent tornado that tears through the countryside, Janet Erin McGrane and her children Sally Sally Spurgeon, Jennifer Meg Saricks, and Alice Emily Boresow Maguire are on their way to the airport to pick up their military father, Lt. Maguire Aaron Laue. The family seeks shelter in a storm cellar beside a seemingly abandoned house, hoping the worst of the weather has passed. But once the storm subsides, a fallen tree traps them inside, turning a temporary refuge into a tense prison.
Full summary
The whole story of Nailbiter, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Nailbiter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What natural disaster forces the family to seek shelter at the beginning of the film?
Nailbiter Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Грызущий ногти” and “骗子”.
- Also known as
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- Грызущий ногти
- 骗子
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Nailbiter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nailbiter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nailbiter?
Nailbiter runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Nailbiter released?
Nailbiter was released on May 28, 2013.
Who directed Nailbiter?
Nailbiter was directed by Patrick Rea.
More films by Patrick Rea Who is in the cast of Nailbiter?
Nailbiter stars Erin McGrane as Janet Maguire, Sally Spurgeon as Sally Maguire and Meg Saricks as Jennifer Maguire, among 12 credited actors.
Does Nailbiter have a post-credit scene?
No. Nailbiter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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