Tony Merkurii is of African American & Shinnecock Native decent.
Jade Jupiter is of Mohawk Native, Algonquin Native, German, French Canadian and African American decent.
Jade Jupiter names their inspirations as Stan Lee, Rod Serling, Don Bluth and Bruce W. Smith.
Tony Merkurii names his inspirations in filmmaking as, Spike Lee, Rob Zombie, Rod Serling and Jon Singleton.
The Nightmare K!dZzz are comprised of writer, director, Tony Merkurii; And writer, artist, Jade Jupiter. Formed in 2014, after meeting in a talent show at Herkimer County Community College, the duo first began as a musical group, and quickly formed into a writing team once they recognized their common tastes in horror, thriller and science fiction films.