The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man
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The Nightmare Man

6.5 / 10
1981
1 season
4 episodes
Drama

The population of a small Scottish island is gripped with fear following a strange discovery and a series of savage murders. Adapted from David Wiltshire's 'Child of Vodyanoi'.

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A lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    01-05-198130m

    The tourists have returned to the Scottish mainland and Inverdee is preparing for the long hard winter. However, Sheila Anderson's late arrival has a dramatic effect on the island...

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    08-05-198130m

    The brutal murder of Sheila Anderson remains a mystery. Could it have been a ritual killing? While her murderer roams free, Inverdee's community is in great danger.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    15-05-198130m

    Dr. Symonds has been brutally murdered. Radioactivity is discovered on Inverdee; a 'flying saucer' has been sighted, and a strange craft is found on the sea-shore. Are these incide...

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    22-05-198130m

    Although the film from Dr. Symond's camera reveals the presence of a grotesque, monster-like creature, Inspector Inskip remains suspicious of the Colonel's activities.Unknown to th...

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