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      Nightmare

      Released May 11, 1956 1h 29m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 46% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Stan Grayson (Kevin McCarthy) dreams that he stabs an unknown man to death, but when he awakens, he is disturbed to find that he has bruises that he doesn't remember getting and a key in his room that doesn't belong to him. Confused, Stan explains his situation to his police officer brother-in-law, Rene (Edward G. Robinson), who initially believes that Stan is simply suffering from anxiety. As the evidence continues to mount, however, it seems to point to something more sinister. Read More Read Less

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      Kimberly Pierce Ticklish Business Nightmare is too similar to Fear in the Night to really stand apart. Had a new writer or new director tackled the story, there would be more room for growth... Nightmare loses the raw gut punch which made Fear in the Night so special. Rated: 2.5/5 May 1, 2022 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A fascinating character study of someone in a panic. Rated: B+ Jan 26, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      nick s The cast was good and the production quality fine. However some scenes were a bit stagey and the ending kind of floundered. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Martin B Great ending but you have to pay your dues to get there. First one character has to convince another that his nightmare is real to no avail. Then the other character convincing the first that he committed a murder but to no avail. Finally, they get on the same page and it gets interesting, very interesting. Edward G. the investigator one of his best character types. Kevin McCarthy character very confused about what's happening, very much like Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review jason s A classic well worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the 'later' hammer horror Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Maxwell Shane's superior remake of his own previous Cornell Woolrich adaptation, with a better cast, Joseph Biroc cinematography and a more interesting location and sets. Eddie G. is in a less ambiguously benevolent role this time around, although the supernatural themes stretch credibility only slightly less than in Night Has a Thousand Eyes. McCarthy came off as a little broad at first, although it was appropriate to the early flashbacks. Once he starts butting heads with Robinson, however, this contrast and the plot's explanation of his state level things out quite a bit. The New Orleans and surrounding area locations are used well, even with a conventional degree of rear-projected exteriors for specific shots. Meade 'Lux' Lewis' cameo is unfortunately tiny, and the otherwise fine music is used as a character backdrop and to provide local color rather than being well integrated. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Very suspenseful film, and it kept me thinking all the way until the very end. The plot wasn't exactly out of the ordinary but it was perfect for suspense and it was very Hitchcockian as far as the cinematography went. I didn't spot any outstanding acting, but everyone played their parts well. Edward G. Robinson played a good cop for once, and I about lost it when he stole the duck leg at the end, hilarious! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Stan Grayson (Kevin McCarthy) dreams that he stabs an unknown man to death, but when he awakens, he is disturbed to find that he has bruises that he doesn't remember getting and a key in his room that doesn't belong to him. Confused, Stan explains his situation to his police officer brother-in-law, Rene (Edward G. Robinson), who initially believes that Stan is simply suffering from anxiety. As the evidence continues to mount, however, it seems to point to something more sinister.
      Director
      Maxwell Shane
      Screenwriter
      Maxwell Shane
      Production Co
      Pine-Thomas Productions [us]
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 11, 1956, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 16, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 29m
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