Nightmare (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1965, Nightmare is a thriller film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Fashion-designer May Berg is driving alone one evening, when she almost run over a man lying in the street. She gets out of the car to see. Suddenly the man attacks her, trying to strangle her. The assassination attempt fails, but it is followed soon by new, mysterious attempts to kill her. She is driven more and more into a constant fear of her life. Her husband trivialize the whole thing and even the police is skeptical of her claims that she is stalked by someone trying to kill her.
Who’s in it. Nightmare stars Ulla Jacobsson as Maj Berg, Gunnar Hellström as Per Berg, Sven Lindberg as Police Captain Peter Storm and Mimi Pollak as Anna Söderblom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Nightmare has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmare worth watching?
- Nightmare holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nightmare?
- Nightmare stars Ulla Jacobsson, Gunnar Hellström, Sven Lindberg, Mimi Pollak and Mona Malm.
- When was Nightmare released?
- Nightmare was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.