The Nightmare Man(1981)
The Nightmare Man Synopsis
A heavy fog cuts a small isolated Scottish island from the mainland, and dentist Michael Gaffikin has just discovered a dismembered corpse on the golf links. Gaffkin and his artist girlfriend assist local law enforcements in searching for the killer. However, as the body count rises and the surrounding circumstances turn increasingly bizarre and gruesome, everyone begins to wonder if the perpetrator is a human or an unimaginable creature.
The Nightmare Man (1981) is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series that premiered on May 1, 1981, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves and James Cosmo. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-05-01
- Last aired:
- 1981-05-22
The Nightmare Man (1981) Trailer
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The Nightmare Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Warwick
as Michael Gaffikin
Celia Imrie
as Fiona Patterson
Maurice Roëves
as Inspector Inskip
James Cosmo
as Sergeant Carch
Tom Watson
as Dr Goudry
- Jonathan Newth
Jonathan Newth
as Colonel Howard
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The Nightmare Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Nightmare Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Nightmare Man?
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How many seasons of The Nightmare Man are there?
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The Nightmare Man has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 1, 1981.
Is The Nightmare Man still running?
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No. The Nightmare Man is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 22, 1981.
Who is in the cast of The Nightmare Man?
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The Nightmare Man (1981) stars James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves, James Cosmo and Tom Watson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Nightmare Man any good?
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The Nightmare Man (1981) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Nightmare Man trailer?
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The official The Nightmare Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.