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Nightmare

1981Movie1 h 39 minR

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A drug-treated schizophrenic plagued by horrible nightmares is released from the hospital and goes on a killing spree.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Directed by
Romano Scavolini

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Facts

October 23, 1981 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
October 23, 1981
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Big Rotten Apple, Dysfunctional Family, Self-Made Orphan +9

Q&A

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Questions about Nightmare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nightmare worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.6).

Will Nightmare scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Nightmare?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.