Nightmare Cafe

Nightmare Cafe

1992 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 6.4 · Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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.

Created by Wes Craven, Thomas Baum

Network: NBC

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Jack Coleman Frank Nolan
Lindsay Frost Fay Peronivic
Robert Englund Blackie
Carrie-Anne Moss Amanda
Angela Bassett Evelyn Wall
Timothy Carhart Detective Stan Gates
Peter Outerbridge Jesse
Beth Toussaint
Joan Chen Cafe Customer
Bobby Slayton Harry Tambor
Denis Forest Philip Benning
Penny Fuller

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