Nightmare Detective
2007, Japanese. Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
You die in the dream, you die for real.
When a number of suicide victims slash themselves in their sleep, detective Keiko Kirishima is called to investigate.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Nightmare Detective isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 January 2007
- Original title
- 悪夢探偵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinya Tsukamoto, Hisakatsu Kuroki
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Nightmare Detective: quick answers
What comes after Nightmare Detective?
Next in the series: Nightmare Detective 2 (2008).
Is Nightmare Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nightmare Detective?
Nightmare Detective runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Nightmare Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nightmare Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nightmare Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nightmare Detective yet.
Which OTT platform is Nightmare Detective on?
Nightmare Detective isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nightmare Detective?
If you liked Nightmare Detective, try Barbarian, Jigsaw, Se7en.
Who directed Nightmare Detective?
Nightmare Detective (2007) was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and stars Ryuhei Matsuda, Hitomi, Masanobu Ando.