The Nightmare Man

Name: The Nightmare Man
Genre: Drama
Released: 1981-05-01
Rating: 6.5
Cast: James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves, James Cosmo, Tom Watson

6.5 May 1981 1 Season 4 Episodes

Ended

Drama

Overview

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'.

Created by Robert Holmes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

James Warwick

Michael Gaffikin

Celia Imrie

Fiona Patterson

Maurice Roëves

Inspector Inskip

James Cosmo

Sergeant Carch

Tom Watson

Dr. Goudry

Jonathan Newth

Colonel Howard

Tony Sibbald

Symonds

Pat Gorman

The Killer

Key Crew

Douglas Camfield

Director

David Wiltshire

Novel

Robert Holmes

Screenplay

Ron Craddock

Producer

Robert Stewart

Sound

Allan Anson

Production Design

Episode 1

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 community, as Michael Gaffikin and Inspector Inskip are soon to discover.

May 1, 1981 30m

Episode 2

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.

May 8, 1981 30m

Episode 3

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 incidents connected with the recent killings?

May 15, 1981 30m

Episode 4

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 the island community, the coastguards are fighting for their lives.

May 22, 1981 30m

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