Nightmare (1980) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Nightmare (1980) — A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one
Nightmare (1980) Storyline
A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one day reveals a hidden talent when she goes into a bar, plays magnificently at the piano, and leaves as mysteriously as she came. Meanwhile, an unidentified man is on her trail and eventually tracks her down to the bar she had visited. As the dragnet around her closes in, it becomes apparent that the young woman's stepmother is behind the effort to locate her. But questions over why she is hiding out and what she is hiding from begin to take on more importance as the history of the young woman starts to surface.
Full Cast & Crew
- Hélène Surgère as Barbra
- Béatrice Bruno as Magdalena
- Pierre Clémenti as Victor
- Philippe Chemin as Werner / Le jeune homme
- Dominique Erlanger as Clara
- Stéphane Shandor as Grégory
- Lino Léonardi as Raymond
- Monique Morelli as Nana
- René Andreani as Pierrot
- André Thorent as Hugo
- Marie-Georges Pascal as Lydia
- Monique Mélinand as Gelinotte
- Chantal Delsaux as La femme terrain vague
- Patrick Morell
- Danièle Dubroux
Why Watch Nightmare?
The Vibe: Nightmare is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1980. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with thriller-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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