Nightmare (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, Nightmare is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 83 minutes. “THREE SHOCKING MURDERS...did she DREAM them? ...or DO them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Janet is a young student at a private school; her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother, who is in fact locked in an insane asylum, haunting her. Expelled because of her persistent nightmares, Janet is sent home where the nightmares continue.
Who’s in it. Nightmare stars David Knight as Henry Baxter, Moira Redmond as Grace Maddox, Jennie Linden as Janet Freeman and Brenda Bruce as Mary Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare (1964)?
- In US, Nightmare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare worth watching?
- Nightmare holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare?
- Nightmare stars David Knight, Moira Redmond, Jennie Linden, Brenda Bruce and George A. Cooper.
- When was Nightmare released?
- Nightmare was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.