The Nightmare
Seen it?2015 | 90 min | Horror, Documentary
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who like to watch through their fingers and the curious. A good one for a late-night scare.
- The mood
- Scary, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Tense from early on, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.
Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 54%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$28K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rodney Ascher
- Forrest BorieSelf
- Korinne WilsonSelf
- Andrew SchwarzGhost
- Johnny DeppSelf (archive footage)