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Horror thriller

Runaway Nightmare (1982): Cast & Plot

Runaway Nightmare (1982) movie poster

Runaway Nightmare is a 1982 horror thriller starring Mike Cartel as Ralph, Al Valletta and Seeska Vandenberg. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Runaway Nightmare (1982) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Thriller , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Runaway Nightmare About?

The premise of Runaway Nightmare without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dreams of adventure turn into a runaway nightmare when two bumbling Nevada worm‑wranglers are seized by a seductive crew of women. The gang uses them in a daring scheme to infiltrate the mafia and steal a cache of platinum, thrusting the unlikely heroes into chaotic danger.

Runaway Nightmare Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • exploitation
  • women
  • female pedal pumping
  • female on male rape
  • female rapist
  • female sexual predator
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Cast & crew

Runaway Nightmare Cast & Characters

Mike Cartel leads the cast as Ralph, with Al Valletta as Jason and Seeska Vandenberg as Fate.

Also Starring in Runaway Nightmare

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Plot

Runaway Nightmare Plot Summary

What happens in Runaway Nightmare from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two Death Valley worm wranglers, Ralph Mike Cartel and Jason Al Valletta, secretly watch strangers bury a coffin in an empty ravine among the sun‑scorched desert rocks. When the gravediggers depart, the two men uncover the shallow grave and discover a beautiful woman named Fate Seeska Vandenberg unconscious inside the box, her presence turning the heat-soaked afternoon electric with mystery.

Full summary

The whole story of Runaway Nightmare, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Runaway Nightmare?

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 is the occupation of Ralph and Jason?

Cars

Cars in Runaway Nightmare

5 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Econoline and the 1973 Chevrolet C-Series.

All 5 cars
  • 1972 Ford Econoline in Runaway Nightmare 1972 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet C-Series in Runaway Nightmare 1973 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
  • 1961 Ford Econoline in Runaway Nightmare 1961 Ford Econoline Minor role
  • 1979 Ford Econoline in Runaway Nightmare 1979 Ford Econoline Minor role
Details

Runaway Nightmare Also Known As

Also known as “逃避梦魇”.

Also known as
  • 逃避梦魇

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FAQ

Runaway Nightmare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Runaway Nightmare?

Runaway Nightmare runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Runaway Nightmare released?

Runaway Nightmare was released in 1982.

Who is in the cast of Runaway Nightmare?

Runaway Nightmare stars Mike Cartel as Ralph, Al Valletta as Jason and Seeska Vandenberg as Fate, among 10 credited actors.

Does Runaway Nightmare have a post-credit scene?

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

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