The Nightmare

2015, Documentary/Horror, 1h 30m

61 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Part documentary, part thriller, The Nightmare works just well enough in both respects to deliver a uniquely disturbing viewing experience. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.

Cast & Crew

Stephen Joseph
Estrella Cristina
Siegfried Peters
Chris
Yatoya Toy
Elise Robson
Nicole Bosworth
Johnny Depp
Glen Lantz
Heather Langenkamp
Nancy Thompson
Age Wilson
Homeless Man
Rodney Ascher
Director
Ross M. Dinerstein
Producer
Glen Zipper
Producer
Tim Kirk
Producer
Jamie Carmichael
Executive Producer
Kevin Iwashina
Executive Producer
Ralph Zipper
Executive Producer
Bridger Nielson
Cinematography
Saul Herckis
Film Editing
Jonathan Snipes
Original Music
Evan Murphy
Production Design
Ben Spiegelman
Production Design
Alexandra Branger
Art Director
Courtney Arthur
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Critic Reviews for The Nightmare

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Full Review… Adam Nayman The Walrus Full Review… Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Full Review… David Jenkins Little White Lies Full Review… David Hughes Empire Magazine Full Review… Kevin Maher Times (UK) Full Review… Peter Bradshaw Guardian Full Review… Jorge Ignacio Castillo The Canadian Crew Full Review… Joey Keogh Wicked Horror Full Review… C.J. Prince Way Too Indie Full Review… Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Full Review… Jessica Baxter Hammer to Nail Full Review… Christopher Machell CineVue
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