Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe is a short-lived American telefantasy program which aired on NBC for an abridged first season from January to April 1992. While the overall tone of the program was that of a mystical fantasy, it frequently incorporated elements of dark humor, horror, and even outright comedy. A total of six episodes were produced before low ratings led to its cancellation. The series has subsequently been shown on the Sci Fi Channel as part of their Series Collection. The series began showing on NBC Universal's horror and suspense-themed cable channel, Chiller in March 2009.
Cast: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund
Season 1
6 episodes
1. PilotFrank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves mysteriously drawn to an all-night café following a surreal brush with death.CC45minJan 29, 1992
2. Dying Well is the Best RevengeWhen Frank gets involved with a married woman whose husband is very possessive, Fay worries for his safety.CC45minMar 6, 1992
3. Fay & IvyFay's younger sister Ivy comes to the city to visit her, but trouble comes along in the form of her scummy boyfriend Jesse.CC45minMar 13, 1992
4. The Heart of the MysteryThe café slows down time in order to enable a detective to find the answer to an unsolved murder before his death by gunshot.CC45minMar 20, 1992
5. Sanctuary for a ChildThe café brings Frank back to his hometown, where he befriends a boy whose comatose body lies in the town hospital.CC45minMar 27, 1992
6. Aliens Ate My LunchWhen a desperate tabloid writer concocts a story about a small-town alien invasion, his simple lie snowballs out of his control.CC45minApr 3, 1992
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Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe is a short-lived American telefantasy program which aired on NBC for an abridged first season from January to April 1992. While the overall tone of the program was that of a mystical fantasy, it frequently incorporated elements of dark humor, horror, and even outright comedy. A total of six episodes were produced before low ratings led to its cancellation. The series has subsequently been shown on the Sci Fi Channel as part of their Series Collection. The series began showing on NBC Universal's horror and suspense-themed cable channel, Chiller in March 2009.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Wes Craven, Thomas Baum
- Studio
- Wes Craven Films, MGM Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
