Nightmare at Noon
Director: Nico Mastorakis
Actors: Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, George Kennedy
PlotIn a small, sleepy American town, residents become terrorized when the water supply is deliberately contaminated with a chemical agent. This agent, released by a mysterious, albino scientist, causes the townspeople to go berserk and violent, attacking one another in a fit of uncontrollable rage. Sheriff Hanks struggles to maintain order as he realizes the scale of the chaos. Meanwhile, a group of vacationing tourists, including former attorney Ken Griffey and his photographer wife Cheri, find themselves trapped in the escalating madness. Entering the town unaware of the horrifying events, Ken and his wife are forced into an intense survival situation as they uncover the government’s experimental conspiracy surrounding the contamination.
As tensions rise and the town becomes engulfed in chaos, a battle for survival ensues. Sheriff Hanks partners with the tourists to confront the unfolding nightmare as their odds seem impossibly stacked. Seeking refuge from the escalating horrors, they discover that they must not only survive the bloodthirsty inhabitants but also find a way to halt the organism ravaging the town. With limited resources and time running out, each character’s resolve is tested in this unpredictable and volatile environment. The situation intensifies, leading them deep into the heart of the town’s dark secret as they strive to unravel and overcome the source of corruption and contamination setting everyone on a collision course with catastrophe.
Writers: Nico Mastorakis, Kirk Ellis
Release Date: 29 Jul 1988
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Nightmare at Noon offers schlocky, ludicrous fun with a standout cast, elevated by Arrow Video's stellar 2K restoration and engaging extras.
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