Nightmare
Nightmare

Nightmare

2011Movie83 minMandarin

Young surgeon Fang Lei (Zhou Xianxin) has been tormented by her weird dreams for many years. One day, she meets by chance her college best friend Angel (Gillian Chung), who is already married to Lei's ex-boyfriend Zhou Feng (Wu Jianfei). When grungy designer Wang Quan (Victor Huang) inadvertently enters Lei's life, a series of inexplicable things begins to happen - Feng suddenly disappears, and Lei finds herself being stalked by a creepy girl, while people in her dreams turn up dead in reality...

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Tsuburaya ProductionsGenres: Tokusatsu, Sci-Fi, Horror, Action, Super Sentai

Plot Summary

In a future where humanity is threatened by otherworldly monsters, a team of elite warriors known as the Space Security Force GUTS is tasked with protecting Earth. They pilot powerful mechs and utilize advanced weaponry to combat the alien invaders. The series follows their struggles, sacrifices, and the bonds they form as they fight for survival against increasingly formidable foes.

Critical Reception

Nightmare (2011) is a part of the long-running Ultraman franchise, specifically a segment within the Ultra Series, and is generally received by fans as a solid entry with engaging monster battles and a compelling narrative. It is appreciated for its blend of classic kaiju action with more modern storytelling elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative monster designs and well-choreographed action sequences.
  • Appreciated for continuing the legacy of the Ultraman series with new heroes and threats.
  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, a common characteristic of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the signature Ultraman action, monster fights, and the continuation of the series' themes. The show is often cited as a fun and exciting watch for fans of Japanese superhero and science fiction genres.

Fun Fact

Nightmare is not a standalone film but a story arc or series of episodes within the larger Ultraman franchise, specifically part of Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle.

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