Nightmare (1964) Horror Thriller Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Jun 17, 1964 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 22m
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Nightmare Plot Synopsis:

Janet is a young student at a private school; her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother, who is in fact locked in an insane asylum, haunting her. Expelled because of her persistent nightmares, Janet is sent home where the nightmares continue.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Janet is a young student at a private school; her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother...

Tagline: THREE SHOCKING MURDERS...did she DREAM them? ...or DO them?

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Official Trailer

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Nightmare Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1964 (more 1964 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 82 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Mystery, Psychological
Horror Subgenres:  Asylum, Dysfunctional Family
Directors: Freddie Francis
Stars: David Knight, Moira Redmond, Jennie Linden, Brenda Bruce, George A. Cooper … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 17, 1964
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Nightmare Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 17, 1964, Blu-ray CE: Mar 15, 2022, DVD: Jul 11, 1995
Producers: Jimmy Sangster
Musicians: Don Banks
Cinematographers: John Wilcox
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