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Nightmare

1956·Movie
1h 29min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Composition8

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Beware! These are the eyes of a hypnotist!

Clarinetist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.
Psychological NoirExistential ThrillerDream LogicParanoiaClassic Black & WhiteJazz Age AtmosphereUnreliable PerceptionSuspenseful MysteryStylized Visuals

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nightmare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nightmare legally?

Nightmare is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nightmare worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nightmare rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Nightmare?

1 h 29 min

Nightmare runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Nightmare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nightmare?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nightmare in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nightmare use?

GornMade of IronSelf-Made OrphanBadass LongcoatDream IntroFinger-Lickin' EvilBlood-Splattered InnocentsWould Hurt a ChildThe PranksterOff with His Head!Big Rotten AppleSlashed Throatand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Nightmare, including Gorn, Made of Iron, Self-Made Orphan.