The Nightmare (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2015, The Nightmare is a horror and documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher, running about 90 minutes. “Welcome to the scariest place on earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.
Who’s in it. The Nightmare stars Kate Angus as Herself, Forrest Borie as Himself, Johnny Depp as Self (archive footage) and Christopher Bleuze-Carolan as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nightmare tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nightmare (2015)?
- In US, The Nightmare is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nightmare worth watching?
- The Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nightmare?
- The Nightmare stars Kate Angus, Forrest Borie, Johnny Depp, Christopher Bleuze-Carolan and Ana Malagon.
- When was The Nightmare released?
- The Nightmare was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.