Nightmare
“THREE SHOCKING MURDERS...did she DREAM them? ...or DO them?”
Synopsis
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 1964
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Don Banks
- Original Title
- Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Jimmy Sangster
Don Banks
John Wilcox
Jimmy Sangster
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Don Banks
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Freddie Francis
Director
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare about?
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.
Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in Nightmare?
The principal cast of Nightmare includes David Knight, Moira Redmond, Jennie Linden, Brenda Bruce, George A. Cooper.
When was Nightmare released and how long is it?
Nightmare was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare was composed by Don Banks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare?
Nightmare holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).