Nightmare (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1956, Nightmare is a crime film directed by Maxwell Shane, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Clarinettist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.
Who’s in it. Nightmare stars Edward G. Robinson as Rene Bressard, Kevin McCarthy as Stan Grayson, Connie Russell as Gina and Virginia Christine as Sue Bressard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare (1956)?
- In US, Nightmare is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare worth watching?
- Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare?
- Nightmare stars Edward G. Robinson, Kevin McCarthy, Connie Russell, Virginia Christine and Rhys Williams.
- When was Nightmare released?
- Nightmare was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.