Nightbreed (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Nightbreed is a 1990 action horror film directed by Clive Barker, starring Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley and Charles Haid. It is based on Cabal by Clive Barker. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $9.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Clive Barker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Based on
- Cabal by Clive Barker
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nightbreed About?
The premise of Nightbreed without spoilers, adapted from Cabal by Clive Barker. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by disturbing visions, Aaron Boone seeks help from a psychiatrist, Dr. Decker, unaware that the doctor harbors a dark and sinister secret. As Boone’s perception of reality fractures, he is brought back from the brink by the Nightbreed, creatures from his nightmares. They reveal a hidden world of monsters and together they must confront Decker, who plans a devastating attack on humanity, leading to a thrilling and dangerous quest.
Nightbreed Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- supernatural horror
- monster horror
- slasher horror
- mad doctor
- surrealism
- surprise ending
- gay horror
- homage
- child in jeopardy
- bare chested man
- scene of the crime
- policeman murdered by a policeman
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- supernatural serial killer
- crime scene photograph
- prescription medication
- ford pickup truck
- autopsy
- identifying a dead body
- body lands on a car
- murder of a child
- imaginary creature
- epilogue
- false accusation of murder
- xenophobia
- rednecks
- corrupt psychiatrist
- medical ethics
- slasher
- rescue of child
- epic fantasy
- suicide by stabbing
- impostor
- horror satire
- hallucinogenic drug
- ancient catacombs
- dark fantasy
- tabernacle
- shapeshifter
- seductive villain
- drunken priest
- porcupine quill
- pet dog
- calgary alberta canada
- false arrest
- premonition
- brutal interrogation
- demonology
- multiple murderers
- sanitarium
- male nudity
Nightbreed Cast
Craig Sheffer leads the cast, with Doug Bradley and Charles Haid. Directed by Clive Barker; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clive Barker
Also Starring in Nightbreed
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More films directed by Clive Barker, best-rated first: Hellraiser and Lord of Illusions.
Nightbreed Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nightbreed 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Nightbreed Plot Summary
What happens in Nightbreed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young man named Aaron Boone](/actor/craig-sheffer) is haunted by recurring nightmares of a mysterious city known as Midian—a sanctuary for monsters seeking redemption and acceptance. In an effort to deal with these unsettling visions and at the urging of his girlfriend Lori, Boone consults the psychotherapist Dr. Phillip K. Decker, played by David Cronenberg. Decker manipulates Boone into believing he has committed a series of horrific murders. The sinister twist is that Decker himself is a serial killer, concealing his true identity behind a grotesque mask, and targeting families he deems “breeders.” In a calculated move, he tries to frame Boone for his own bloodshed, tricking him by providing a bottle of lithium, which is a hallucinogenic drug instead, and gives Boone twenty-four hours to turn himself in.
Full summary
The whole story of Nightbreed, scene by scene
Nightbreed Box Office
Nightbreed grossed $9.5 million worldwide. $8.9 million came from the US and Canada and $607,341 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.5M
- US & Canada
- $8.9M
- International
- $607.3K
Nightbreed Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips, 4 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip The Director's Cut Boone and Decker
- Clip The Director's Cut Boone Escapes
- Clip The Director's Cut Lori Looks For Boone
- Clip The Director's Cut Boone's Speech in Midian
How Well Do You Know Nightbreed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the therapist that Boone turns to for help?
Cars in Nightbreed
17 cars on screen, including the 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1977 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1977 Chevrolet Blazer Important role -
1978 Ford F-100 Important role -
1978 Ford Fairmont Important role
Nightbreed Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Cabal” and “Razas de noche”.
- Also known as
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- Cabal
- Razas de noche
- Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut
- Nightbreed: The Director's Cut
- Cabal - Η εκτροφή της νύχτας
- Cabal - aretus öö
- Clive Barker's Nightbreed
- Raça das Trevas
- Nightbreed: The Ultimate Cabal Cut
- Raça da Noite
- Criaturas das Trevas
- ミディアン
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- Cabal - Die Brut der Nacht
- Raças da Noite
- Ночной народ
- Az éjszaka szülöttei
- Gecedölü
- Nattens yngel
- 심야의 공포
- 夜行骇传
- Yön kansa
- Nocne plemię
- Plod noci
- เมืองนรกไม่มีวันตาย
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Nightbreed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Nightbreed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nightbreed?
Nightbreed runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Nightbreed released?
Nightbreed was released on February 16, 1990.
Who directed Nightbreed?
Nightbreed was directed by Clive Barker.
More films by Clive Barker Who is in the cast of Nightbreed?
Nightbreed stars Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley and Charles Haid, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Nightbreed make at the box office?
Nightbreed grossed $9.5 million worldwide ($8.9 million domestic, $607,341 international).
How is Nightbreed rated?
Nightbreed has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is Nightbreed based on a book?
Yes. Nightbreed is adapted from Cabal by Clive Barker.
Does Nightbreed have a post-credit scene?
No. Nightbreed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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