Nightmare (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6

Nightmare poster

Released in 2011, Nightmare is a thriller and horror film directed by Yip Wai-Ying, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Young surgeon Fang Lei (Zhou Xianxin) has been tormented by her weird dreams for many years. One day, she meets by chance her college best friend Angel (Gillian Chung), who is already married to Lei's ex-boyfriend Zhou Feng (Wu Jianfei). When grungy designer Wang Quan (Victor Huang) inadvertently enters Lei's life, a series of inexplicable things begins to happen - Feng suddenly disappears, and Lei finds herself being stalked by a creepy girl, while people in her dreams turn up dead in reality...

Who’s in it. Nightmare stars Gillian Chung, Zhou Xian Xin as Fang Lei, Huang Wei De as Wang Quan and Jerry Wu as Zhou Feng, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 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 (2011)?
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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nightmare?
Nightmare stars Gillian Chung, Zhou Xian Xin, Huang Wei De, Jerry Wu and Kenny Kwan.
When was Nightmare released?
Nightmare was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.