The Nightmare Man

This article is about the 1981 film. For the 2006 film, see Nightmare Man (2006 film). For the episode from The Sarah Jane Adventures, see The Nightmare Man (The Sarah Jane Adventures).

The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man UK DVD release.
Format	Science fiction, Horror
Created by	Robert Holmes David Wiltshire (novel)
Starring	James Warwick Celia Imrie Maurice Roëves
Country of origin	UK
No. of episodes	4
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	BBC
Original run	1 May 1981 – 22 May 1981

The Nightmare Man is a science fiction and horror television serial, produced by the BBC in 1981.

An adaptation of the novel Child of Vodyanoi by David Wiltshire, The Nightmare Man is set on a small Scottish island with the population gripped by fear following a series of savage murders and the discovery of a strange craft on the local beach.

The four-part serial was adapted for television by Robert Holmes, produced by Ron Craddock and directed by Douglas Camfield.

The major cast members were James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves and Jonathan Newth.

The serial has been released on DVD (Region 2, UK) by BBC Worldwide as part of their Cult TV range.

It was filmed in the Cornish village of Port Isaac.

External links

• The Nightmare Man at the Internet Movie Database
• Television Heaven