

American Nightmare
2002-01-29 · 91 min · ★ 5.1
A deranged female serial killer stalks seven young people whom phone a radio call-in show to discuss their darkest fears and a night-long game of cat-and-mouse is put into motion by the darkly sinister-looking murderess.
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- Directors
- Jon Keeyes
- Production companies
- Highland Myst Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Debbie RochonJane Toppan
Brandy LittleJessie McClain
Johnny SneedWayne Holcomb
Brinke StevensLisa
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