Nightbreed

1990 film directed by Clive Barker
Movie film Q1024694
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Nightbreed

Summary

Nightbreed is a film[1]. Nightbreed has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Nightbreed's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Nightbreed was directed by Clive Barker[4].
  • Clive Barker wrote the screenplay for Nightbreed[5].
  • Nightbreed's composer is recorded as Danny Elfman[6].
  • Nightbreed's genre is horror film[7].
  • Nightbreed's genre is fantasy film[8].
  • Nightbreed's genre is monster film[9].
  • Nightbreed's genre is slasher film[10].
  • Nightbreed's genre is LGBTQ-related film[11].
  • Nightbreed's genre is film based on literature[12].
  • Nightbreed's genre is dark fantasy[13].
  • Nightbreed's genre is crime film[14].
  • Nightbreed's genre is science fiction horror film[15].
  • Nightbreed's genre is action film[16].
  • Nightbreed's genre is science fiction film[17].
  • Nightbreed's genre is supernatural horror film[18].
  • Nightbreed's based on is recorded as Cabal[19].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Craig Sheffer[20].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was David Cronenberg[21].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Charles Haid[22].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Hugh Quarshie[23].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Doug Bradley[24].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was John Agar[25].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Oliver Parker[26].
  • A cast member of Nightbreed was Anne Bobby[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Nightbreed was performed by Danny Elfman[28]. Producers include Gabriella Martinelli[29], Jon Turtle[30], and Joe Roth[31]. Nightbreed was directed by Clive Barker[4]. Clive Barker wrote the screenplay for Nightbreed[5]. Cast members include Craig Sheffer[20], David Cronenberg[21], Charles Haid[22], Hugh Quarshie[23], Doug Bradley[24], and John Agar[25].

Publication

Publication dates include February 16, 1990[32] and October 4, 1990[33]. The original language of Nightbreed was English[34]. Genres include horror film[7], fantasy film[8], monster film[9], slasher film[10], LGBTQ-related film[11], and film based on literature[12]. Nightbreed was distributed by video on demand[35].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include serial killer[36] and supernatural[37].

Reception

Reviews include 43%[38] and 5.4/10[39].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Nightbreed's after a work by is recorded as Clive Barker[40].

Why It Matters

Nightbreed has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Nightbreed is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . ew.com. Retrieved . ew.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . decider.com. decider.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Swedish Film Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] . wikidata.org.
  29. [28] . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] . wikidata.org.
  31. [35] . wikidata.org.
  32. [38] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [39] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [32] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [33] . zelluloid.de. Retrieved . zelluloid.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [36] . wikidata.org.
  37. [37] . wikidata.org.
  38. [40] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Filming location Los Angeles, British Columbia, Pinewood Studios
    Instance of film
    Has characteristic Q52162262
    Cast member Craig Sheffer, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid +9
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