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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.
Acting
Robert Englund plays against type as cryptic diner owner.
Direction
Wes Craven's TV eye brings cinematic unease to network constraints.
Creator
Wes Craven
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Wes Craven's first and only attempt at creating a network TV series, sandwiched between Freddy's Dead and New Nightmare.
Nightmare Cafe arrived during a brief 90s boom of supernatural anthology shows, but its blend of horror and humor confused audiences expecting pure scare fare.
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