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Is The Nightmare Room coming back?

The Nightmare Room (2001–2002) — children · horror · science-fiction on The WB

The answer: Concluded March 16, 2002.
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Genre
Children · Horror · Science-Fiction
Network / streamer
The WB
Premiered
August 1, 2001
Ended
March 16, 2002
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
13episodes

About The Nightmare Room

The Nightmare Room ended on March 16, 2002, after its single season. The show aired on The WB and was based on the works of R.L. Stine, the creator of Goosebumps. It was canceled due to low ratings, concluding its run with 13 episodes. The series was a part of the children's horror and science-fiction genres, appealing to a younger audience with its spooky stories and edgy tone.

The Nightmare Room was an anthology series set in a strange reality where anything could happen. It featured spooky stories with guest appearances by popular actors, creating a mix of horror and adventure tailored for children. The show aimed to offer a Twilight Zone-style experience for a younger generation, blending supernatural elements with engaging storytelling.

The cast included James Avery as R.L. Stine. The series did not have a rated score on TVMaze and each episode ran for approximately 30 minutes. The show was a unique attempt to bring horror-themed stories to children in a format that was both entertaining and slightly unsettling.

The Nightmare Room episode schedule

13 aired

Aired · 13

DateEp.Title
March 16, 2002 S1·E13 Camp Nowhere (2)
March 9, 2002 S1·E12 Camp Nowhere (1)
February 23, 2002 S1·E11 My Name is Evil
February 2, 2002 S1·E10 Dear Diary, I'm Dead
December 8, 2001 S1·E9 Locker 13
December 1, 2001 S1·E8 Four Eyes
October 27, 2001 S1·E7 Full Moon Halloween
October 20, 2001 S1·E6 School Spirit
October 13, 2001 S1·E5 Fear Games
October 6, 2001 S1·E4 Tangled Web
September 29, 2001 S1·E3 The Howler
August 31, 2001 S1·E2 Scareful What You Wish For
August 1, 2001 S1·E1 Don't Forget Me

The Nightmare Room cast