The Nightmare (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2020, The Nightmare is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jay Song, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Film director Yeon-woo has a hard time ever since his daughter died a few years ago. Unable to forget her, Yeon-woo writes a screenplay about his daughter. One day when they are shooting the movie, Yeon-woo's wife comes to the movie set in order to meet Yeon-woo. Ji-yeon wanders around the set by herself to end up getting locked in a cold storage unit and is found dead the next morning.
Who’s in it. The Nightmare stars Oh Ji-ho as Lee Yeon-woo, Cha Ji-heon as Soo, Hwang Geum-hee as Ji-yeon and Shin Rin-a as Lee Ye-rim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nightmare tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nightmare (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nightmare worth watching?
- The Nightmare holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nightmare?
- The Nightmare stars Oh Ji-ho, Cha Ji-heon, Hwang Geum-hee, Shin Rin-a and Han Jung-soo.
- When was The Nightmare released?
- The Nightmare was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.