Nomads (1986)

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Nomads is a scary, supernatural horror movie without blood and guts and gore or bouts of eroticism. Pierce Brosnan is Pommier, an anthropologist who has spent years researching the nomads in some of the coldest and hottest parts of the globe. Apparently, his research went too far, because now he is… More Nomads is a scary, supernatural horror movie without blood and guts and gore or bouts of eroticism. Pierce Brosnan is Pommier, an anthropologist who has spent years researching the nomads in some of the coldest and hottest parts of the globe. Apparently, his research went too far, because now he is haunted by evil nomad spirits who do not look much different than some of the '90s teens with purple or green hair, chalky-white faces with dark mascara, and clothes to match. As he starts out hunting down these beings, scenes of a young female doctor (Lesley-Anne Down) fighting off an evil spirit are also shown. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: John McTiernan
Written By: John McTiernan
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Mar 7, 1986 Wide
On DVD: Apr 16, 2002
Studio: Paramount Home Video

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Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
No way. Corny, silly, forgetable.

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Leo L

Great movie! This is definitely one of my all time favorites in the supernatural suspense collection. Pierce Brosnan truly shines in this, and the story plot is highly intriguing. Brosnan is a French cultural anthropologist who is studying the various patterns of nomadic people in the… More
Great movie! This is definitely one of my all time favorites in the supernatural suspense collection. Pierce Brosnan truly shines in this, and the story plot is highly intriguing. Brosnan is a French cultural anthropologist who is studying the various patterns of nomadic people in the world. In the completion of his studies and move to California, he discovers and develops a current interest in a group of outsiders in L.A. He sees resemblance of nomadic traits in the lifestyle patterns of this wily group. The closest connection that he compares it to within his studies is that of the Inuit people. His interest begins to take toll as he is welcomed by the group. As he tries to quietly walk away, it brings further tension from the group and this final realization brings his death. In the last moment of dying, it is a connection with an E.R. nurse that allows us to see the remaining days of what happened to him in memories, nightmares, and haunting thoughts. This movie reflects much of Native American aspects in connection with life, death, and the soul and spirit of a human body. Love this movie. It's quite interesting to see Adam Ant in this movie, especially as the leader of the group of outsiders. Lesley-Anne Down is absolutely fantastic in this movie. Definitely worth seeing!

Cast

            Pierce Brosnan as Pommier

            Lesley-Anne Down as Dr. Flax

            Adam Ant as "Number One"

            Hector Mercado as Ponytail

            Josie Cotton as Silver Ring

            Mary Woronov as Dirty Blond

            Frank Doubleday as Razor

            Jeannie Elias as Cassie

            Paul Anselmo as Cop in Apartment

            Alan Autry as Olds

            Frances Bay as Bertrill

            Nina Foch as Real Estate Agent

            Michael Gregory as Cop in Apartment

            Junero Jennings as Gas Station Attendant

            Anita Jesse as Nurse

            Althan Karras as Apartment Manager

            Anna Maria Monticelli as Niki

            Elizabeth Russell as Cathy

            Kario Salem as Schacter

            J. Jay Saunders as Cort

            Gayle Vance as Nurse

            Tim Wallace Murphy as Intern

            Josee Beaudry as Nurse

            Dana Chelette as Orderly

            Fredrika Duke as Nurse

            Reed Morgan as Cop

            Helen Vick as Nurse

            John Vidor as Kid in Park
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