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Sci-fi thriller

Project Nightmare (1987): Cast

Project Nightmare (1987) movie poster

Project Nightmare is a 1987 sci-fi thriller directed by Donald M. Jones, starring Charles Miller as Gus, Harry Melching and Seth Foster. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Project Nightmare (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Donald M. Jones
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Project Nightmare About?

The premise of Project Nightmare without spoilers.

Every wish granted becomes a nightmare as a hidden terror lurks beneath the scorching sands. While camping, close friends Gus and John are struck by an immense, unidentified force that shatters their peace. Fleeing the unknown menace, they encounter Marcy, a lone woman in the desert whose flawless beauty feels unsettling and may hide a deadly secret.

Project Nightmare Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • wilderness
  • nightmare
  • computer graphics
  • mind control
  • experiment
  • energy force
  • disfigured face
  • computer control
  • cessna
  • abandonment
Cast & crew

Project Nightmare Cast & Characters

Charles Miller leads the cast as Gus, with Harry Melching as Carl and Seth Foster as Jon. Directed by Donald M. Jones; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Project Nightmare

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Cars

Cars in Project Nightmare

1 car on screen: the 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

  • 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 in Project Nightmare 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role
Details

Project Nightmare Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Proyecto Nightmare” and “Projekt Nightmare”.

Also known as
  • Proyecto Nightmare
  • Projekt Nightmare
  • Projet Nightmare
  • Проект Кошмар

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FAQ

Project Nightmare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Project Nightmare?

Project Nightmare runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Project Nightmare released?

Project Nightmare was released on August 1, 1987.

Who directed Project Nightmare?

Project Nightmare was directed by Donald M. Jones.

More films by Donald M. Jones

Who is in the cast of Project Nightmare?

Project Nightmare stars Charles Miller as Gus, Harry Melching as Carl and Seth Foster as Jon, among 9 credited actors.

Does Project Nightmare have a post-credit scene?

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

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