A Nightmare (1896): cast, story & where to watch
1896 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1896, A Nightmare is a horror film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. A man has a fantastical nightmare involving, among other things, a grinning malevolent moon.
Who’s in it. A Nightmare stars Georges Méliès as Man and Jehanne d'Alcy as Woman in Toga.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, A Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Nightmare tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Nightmare (1896)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Nightmare worth watching?
- A Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Nightmare?
- A Nightmare stars Georges Méliès and Jehanne d'Alcy.
- When was A Nightmare released?
- A Nightmare was released in 1896, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.