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Nightmare

1964Movie1 h 23 minNR

HorrorThriller
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

A young woman is plagued by nightmares of her asylum-patient mother. Upon returning to her family home, the nightmares become real when she sees a strange woman pacing the halls.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Freddie Francis
Written by
Jimmy Sangster
Produced by
Jimmy Sangster
Music by
Don Banks

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Facts

February 28, 1964 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
February 28, 1964
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

The Prankster, Badass Longcoat, Blood-Splattered Innocents +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Nightmare?"

Questions about Nightmare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nightmare?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Nightmare from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Nightmare worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Will Nightmare scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Nightmare?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.