TV series
The Nightmare Man
1981, English, on BBC One. Created by Robert Holmes.
A heavy fog cuts a small isolated Scottish island from the mainland, and dentist Michael Gaffikin has just discovered a dismembered corpse on the golf links. Gaffkin and his artist girlfriend assist local law enforcements in searching for the killer. However, as the body count rises and the surrounding circumstances turn increasingly bizarre and gruesome, everyone begins to wonder if the perpetrator is a human or an unimaginable creature.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 22 May 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Robert HolmesCreator
- James WarwickMichael Gaffikin · 4 ep
- Celia ImrieFiona Patterson · 4 ep
- Maurice RoëvesInspector Inskip · 4 ep
- James CosmoSergeant Carch · 4 ep
- Tom WatsonDr Goudry · 4 ep
- Jonathan NewthColonel Howard · 4 ep
- Tony SibbaldDr Symonds · 3 ep
- Fraser WilsonPC Malcolmson · 3 ep
- Pat GormanThe Killer · 3 ep
- Jeff StewartDrummond · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 May 1981
- Last aired
- 22 May 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Nightmare Man: quick answers
Is The Nightmare Man worth watching?
The Nightmare Man doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Nightmare Man are there?
The Nightmare Man has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Nightmare Man finished?
Yes. The Nightmare Man ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Nightmare Man suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Nightmare Man yet.
What shows are like The Nightmare Man?
If you liked The Nightmare Man, try Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Night Gallery, Resurrection.
Who created The Nightmare Man?
The Nightmare Man was created by Robert Holmes and stars James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves.