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Nightmare Man

2006·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb4.0Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes63%18%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Family Dynamics3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Your dreams won't save you

Ellen receives an exotic mask by mistake and begins to have waking nightmares and hallucinations. Her husband and doctors believe she is a paranoid schizophrenic and take her to a psychiatric ward. On the way to the hospital the car breaks down, her husband rushes off to get gas, and the Nightmare Man appears. Ellen escapes and stumbles upon a country house where two young couples are spending the weekend. They do not know if the killer is real or just a figment of Ellen's tortured mind nor if the killer is outside or already inside the house.
Psychological HorrorCreature FeatureHallucination and RealityEscaped Mental PatientSupernatural ThreatViolent and TenseMysteryLow Budget

Crew

Directed by:
Rolfe Kanefsky
Written by:
Rolfe Kanefsky
Produced by:
Rolfe Kanefsky, Victor Kanefsky, Esther Goodstein
Composed by:
Christopher Farrell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nightmare Man legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeScreamboxPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeBloodstream

Nightmare Man is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nightmare Man worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nightmare Man rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Nightmare Man?

1 h 29 min

Nightmare Man runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nightmare Man?

Critics55
Audiences29

Not quite. Critics rate Nightmare Man higher (55) than audiences (29). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nightmare Man in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nightmare Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nightmare Man in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.