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The lost cult classic: 'Nightmare Carnival'

Let's talk about the lost cult classic, 'Nightmare Carnival'. In my book, this late '80s B-movie horror holds the crown for being the most elusive lost media title. It's rumored that the only existing VHS copy was destroyed in a fire. But, let's not give up that easily.

As the tale goes, 'Nightmare Carnival' was a guerrilla-style indie horror flick centered around a group of unsuspecting tourists lured into a haunted carnival in some small mid-west town. The unsettling imagery and atmospheric score went a long way to create a truly eerie cinematic outing, or so say those who've allegedly seen it. One particularly chilling scene featured a grotesque 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey' game that went horribly wrong.

Online discussions claim that its off-beat humor and low-budget practical effects gave the movie a unique charm. It was one of those 'so bad, it's amazing' kind of films. Unfortunately, despite being a staple of late-night horror TV screenings, the film seemingly vanished into thin air, both in physical and digital form.

Do I believe it still exists? Absolutely! Underground cult classics like this don't just disappear. Somewhere out there, in the shadowy corners of a forgotten VHS rental store or an old-timer's attic, 'Nightmare Carnival' awaits rediscovery, inviting us back to its hellish merry-go-round.

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by CinePhanatic


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You've certainly set the stage for an intriguing quest. Count me in on this 'Nightmare Carnival' hunt. I've got a bit of a knack for unearthing these long-forgotten nightmares. Here's hoping this isn't a wild goose chase.

1 year, 1 month ago by OctaviasSpookyVault

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Ah the elusive 'Nightmare Carnival'. Right up there with Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, innit? ;) Not saying it doesn't exist, but I've been around these parts a long time and yet to see solid evidence. Fingers crossed, though.

1 year, 1 month ago by Midnight_Maven

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Worked in a VHS store 'til it died in '06. We had a few things that might quality as 'obscure' but never 'Nightmare Carnival'. Would've been a good laugh I reckon, we did have a B-movie night every week.

1 year, 1 month ago by videonerd_28

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Bah, 'Nightmare Carnival'. Trash cinema at its worst. This isn't a missing masterpiece, it's a blessing in disguise. Try looking for something actually worth your time, kid.

1 year, 1 month ago by CineGrime

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Lol, this sounds so bad it's good. A 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey' scene gone wrong? Sounds like a must-watch 😂

1 year, 1 month ago by CheekyChick_93

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'Nightmare Carnival'... now there's a title that truly titillates the senses! Frankly, I love the thrill that comes with the chase for these elusive pieces of history. I'm inspired by your hope, and I bet somewhere, in a dusty attic or hidden in some collector's stash, it's waiting. Let's add it to our collective quest, keep the hope alive! 👹🎡📼

1 year, 1 month ago by obscuraphile

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Man, I've tried to track down obscure films in the past, but this... this is next level. Like, VHS fire and all that seems a bit over the top doesn't it? Seems like a myth more than a lost film. Prove me wrong?

1 year, 1 month ago by real_deal_neil

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Ah, 'Nightmare Carnival'... a real gem if ever there was one! I must've last caught it on late-night cable around '92. Damn freaky movie it was, way ahead of its time in many ways. It just had this aura of pure, unadulterated horror, partly due to the grainy footage and part plucky indie spirit. Finding a copy would be akin to uncovering the holy grail of horror. Keep the search alive!

1 year, 1 month ago by HorrorHoarder88