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Nightmare on the 13th Floor 1990

★ 5.322 votes90 min📅 1990-10-31

"Scream bloody murder. While you still can."

Walter Grauman's *Nightmare on the 13th Floor* (1990) delivers a chilling made-for-TV horror mystery that blends supernatural dread with psychological tension.

Director: Walter Grauman

Cast

Michele Greene
Michele Greene
Elaine Kalisher
John Karlen
John Karlen
Sgt. Madden
Louise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Letti Gordon
James Brolin
James Brolin
Dr. Alan Lanier
Alan Fudge
Alan Fudge
Mr. Rogas
Terri Treas
Terri Treas
Judith
Alan Haufrect
Alan Haufrect
Hotel Clerk
Juliana Donald
Juliana Donald
Hotel Waitress
Kerry Noonan
Kerry Noonan
Gail Myers
Steve Eastin
Steve Eastin
Hotel Doorman

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightmare on the 13th Floor (1990) about?

A curious travel writer investigates a historic hotel, only to stumble upon a hidden 13th floor where a Satanic ritual takes place. After narrowly escaping an axe-wielding killer, she's met with skepticism, as no one believes the 13th floor exists. Her fight for survival becomes a desperate hunt to expose the truth before the nightmares consume her.

Who directed Nightmare on the 13th Floor?

Walter Grauman directed this gripping horror-thriller. Known for his work in television, Grauman crafts a tense and atmospheric mystery that keeps audiences on edge.

Who stars in Nightmare on the 13th Floor?

The film features Michele Greene, John Karlen, Louise Fletcher, James Brolin, and Alan Fudge in key roles.

Is Nightmare on the 13th Floor (1990) worth watching?

While it hasn't been rated on IMDb, this made-for-TV horror gem delivers solid suspense and an intriguing premise. Fans of classic 90s thrillers with supernatural undertones will find plenty to enjoy, though it might not satisfy those seeking gore-heavy scares.

How long is Nightmare on the 13th Floor?

The film runs for 90 minutes.

About Nightmare on the 13th Floor (1990) — A Haunting Made-for-TV Horror Mystery

Walter Grauman's *Nightmare on the 13th Floor* (1990) delivers a chilling made-for-TV horror mystery that blends supernatural dread with psychological tension. The story follows a determined travel writer who checks into a seemingly historic hotel, only to uncover a hidden 13th floor where a sinister Satanic ritual unfolds. When she witnesses the horrors firsthand, she barely escapes—only to face disbelief from everyone around her, including the hotel staff who insist the 13th floor doesn't exist. As she races to uncover the truth, she becomes entangled with an unseen axe-wielding killer, plunging deeper into a nightmarish conspiracy where reality and nightmare blur.

Atmosphere drips with claustrophobic tension as the protagonist navigates a labyrinth of deception, where every shadow could hide danger. The film taps into classic horror tropes—unreliable reality, hidden evils lurking in plain sight—while leaning into the eerie allure of a cursed building steeped in secrets. With its moody pacing and unsettling twists, *Nightmare on the 13th Floor* is a gripping thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.