American Nightmare (1983)
Anno di uscita: 1983
Nazione: Canada
Alternative Title: Un cauchemar américain, Pesadilla americana, Amerikan painajainen
Regista: Don McBrearty
Writer: John Gault, John Sheppard, Steven Blake
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Ray Sager
Executive Producer: Anthony Kramreither, Paul Lynch
Società: Manesco Films, Mano Films
Budget: N/A
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
Simile:
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: canuxploitation, murder, prostitution, slasher
Storia
American Nightmare follows a man's investigation into his sister's disappearance. With the help of her roommate, he uncovers a dark underworld involving prostitution, incest, blackmail, and ultimately, murder.
Riassunto
American Nightmare (1983) is a Canadian horror-thriller film directed by Don McBrearty, known for its grim exploration of societal taboos. Set in the seedy underbelly of an unnamed city, the film centers around a man's quest to find his missing sister. As he digs deeper with her roommate's assistance, they expose a web of illicit activities including prostitution and incest, leading them face-to-face with a deadly killer. The film is notable for its gritty portrayal of these themes and its place within the broader context of Canadian 'canuxploitation' cinema.
