Nightmare Beach

Nightmare Beach

The beach of terror

Directed by James Justice, Umberto Lenzi

Produced by Elpico Cinematografica, Laguna Films

198990 min5.5 / 10

A supernatural slasher set during Spring Break where a vengeful executed biker returns to electrocute teenagers, blending 1980s horror tropes with paranoia and spectral revenge.

In Miami, Florida, biker gang leader Edward "Diablo" Santer is about to be executed for murder when he proclaims his innocence and vows revenge from the grave. When a mysterious biker comes to town during Spring Break festivities, leaving several teenagers electrocuted to death, some begin to suspect that Santer has made good on his promise.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nightmare Beach violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does Nightmare Beach end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Nightmare Beach scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Nightmare Beach easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Nightmare Beach sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Nightmare Beach

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nightmare Beach

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nightmare Beach, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nightmare Beach, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nightmare Beach, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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