TV series
The Nightmare
1988, Finnish, on MTV3. Created by Ismo Sajakorpi.
An amnesiac uncovering horrifying secrets about his life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 183 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Nightmare
The Nightmare isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: Karma
Aired 24 December 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ismo SajakorpiCreator
- Eero MelasniemiKai Merilä · 4 ep
- Anna-Leena HärkönenNina Sundell · 4 ep
- Esa AnttilaKasimir · 4 ep
- Mikko HänninenPalkonen · 4 ep
- Martti TschokkinenNimismies · 4 ep
- Turo PajalaKonstaapeli · 4 ep
- Johanna RaunioLaura Pietinen · 4 ep
- Jyrki KovaleffKauppias · 4 ep
- Raili TiensuuCast · 3 ep
- Outi HaaranenCast · 2 ep
- Markku RiikonenCast · 2 ep
- Rea MauranenCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 December 1988
- Last aired
- 24 December 1988
- Network
- MTV3
- Original title
- Painajainen
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
- Type
- Miniseries
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Nightmare
Harlan Coben's Shelter
TV · 2023 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Devil's Hour
TV · 2022 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sherwood
TV · 2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Crime
TV · 2021 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Afterparty
TV · 2022 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
TV · 2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Three Pines
TV · 2022 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Inside Man
TV · 2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Harlan Coben's Lazarus
TV · 2025 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sherlock & Daughter
TV · 2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Nightmare: quick answers
Is The Nightmare worth watching?
The Nightmare doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Nightmare are there?
The Nightmare has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 183 minutes each.
Is The Nightmare finished?
Yes. The Nightmare ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Nightmare on?
The Nightmare isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The Nightmare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Nightmare yet.
What shows are like The Nightmare?
If you liked The Nightmare, try Harlan Coben's Shelter, The Devil's Hour, Sherwood.
Who created The Nightmare?
The Nightmare was created by Ismo Sajakorpi and stars Eero Melasniemi, Anna-Leena Härkönen, Esa Anttila.