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Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King

2006Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes85%–

A deeply unsettling, tense mystery series about the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "Battleground" 7.8

Episodes

6.5

Story

An anthology based on eight short stories by Stephen King in his 1993 collection of the same name.

Feels like

  • Stephen King Adaptation
  • Psychological Horror Anthology
  • Surreal & Uncanny
  • Dark Fantasy Elements
  • Episodic Narrative
  • High-Tension Atmosphere
  • Mature Audience Content
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Bleak Tone

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mikael Salomon, Rob Bowman, Brian Henson
Written by
April Smith, Alan Sharp, Richard Christian Matheson
Produced by
Jeffrey M. Hayes, John I. McMahon
Music by
Jeff Beal

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Facts

July 12, 2006 · August 2, 2006 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2006
Last aired
August 2, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King worth watching?"

Questions about Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.