
Nightmare
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.
Release Year
1964
Runtime
83 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Story Snapshot
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.
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Nightmare is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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