Oscar Nominated Film Review: Nightmare Alley\

In 1940s New York, down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle endears himself to a clairvoyant and her mentalist husband at a traveling carnival. Using newly acquired knowledge, Carlisle crafts a golden ticket to success by swindling the elite and wealthy. Hoping for a big score, he soon hatches a scheme to con a dangerous tycoon with help from a mysterious psychologist who might be his most formidable opponent yet.

Nightmare Alley drove into theaters on December 17, 2021.

This movie is Rated R for strong/bloody violence, some sexual content, nudity and language.

Does Nightmare Alley deserve an Oscar, or a bucket full of burnt popcorn? Let’s find out.

IMDB Rating: 7.1 / 10

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: *CERTIFIED FRESH* 80% Tomatometer, 68% Audience Score

Dave’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Justin’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Joe’s Rating: Medium Popcorn

Nightmare Alley was far from a nightmare on the popcorn scale landing between a medium and large.