Wes Craven
Director
Nightmare Cafe (1992)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 29, 1992
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Wes Craven Films, MGM Television
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Pilot
Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves mysteriously drawn to an all-night café following a surreal brush with death.
Jan. 29, 1992, midnight
S1E6 - Aliens Ate My Lunch
When a desperate tabloid writer concocts a story about a small-town alien invasion, his simple lie snowballs out of his control.
April 3, 1992, midnight
S1E5 - Sanctuary for a Child
The café brings Frank back to his hometown, where he befriends a boy whose comatose body lies in the town hospital.
March 27, 1992, midnight
S1E4 - The Heart of the Mystery
The café slows down time in order to enable a detective to find the answer to an unsolved murder before his death by gunshot.
March 20, 1992, midnight
S1E2 - Dying Well is the Best Revenge
When Frank gets involved with a married woman whose husband is very possessive, Fay worries for his safety.
March 6, 1992, midnight
S1E3 - Fay & Ivy
Fay's younger sister Ivy comes to the city to visit her, but trouble comes along in the form of her scummy boyfriend Jesse.
March 13, 1992, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 270 min.
Released: Jan. 29, 1992
Last Air Date: April 3, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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