Series synopsis
Nightmare Cafe is an American mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on January 29, 1992. It ended on April 3, 1992. It was created by Wes Craven, Thomas Baum. It stars Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost and Robert Englund.
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 N ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Coleman as Frank Nolan
- Lindsay Frost as Fay Peronivic
- Robert Englund as Blackie
Guest cast
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Amanda
- Angela Bassett as Evelyn Wall
- Timothy Carhart as Detective Stan Gates
- Peter Outerbridge as Jesse
- Beth Toussaint
- Joan Chen as Cafe Customer
- Bobby Slayton as Harry Tambor
- Denis Forest as Philip Benning
- Penny Fuller
- William B. Davis as Doctor
- Justin Deas
- John D'Aquino as Al
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 29, 1992 | April 3, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves mysteriously drawn to an all-night café following a surreal brush with death. |
January 29, 1992 |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
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 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 29, 1992 |
| Last aired | April 3, 1992 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |