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Nightmare
KATIE JORDON is having trouble sleeping. Tossing and turning, she is having the darkest of dreams. She envisions herself getting sleekly dressed for a night on the town squeezing into form fitting dress, sexy undergarments and pumps. As she gets ready to leave, she is jumped from behind by a masked intruder who chloroforms her into unconsciousness. While out, she is stripped down to her thigh highs and pumps, and her nearly nude body is fondled hungrily by the stranger. KATIE is then dragged into the bedroom by her feet, and tied spread-eagled to the bed, her vulnerable body an open invitation for bad intentions. She awakens and begins to scream, only to be put back to sleep by her tormentor, now totally free to probe her at will. But this is only the beginning of the slumber from hell. Just as she thinks the dream has come to an end, it starts all over again and gets worse. Will KATIE ever escape from this NIGHTMARE or is she doomed to relive the agony of eternal bondage?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, struggling with a troubled past, takes a job as a caretaker in a remote house. She soon finds herself plagued by terrifying visions and nightmares that seem to bleed into reality. As the lines between dreams and waking life blur, she must confront a dark secret hidden within the house and her own psyche before she succumbs to the escalating horror.
Critical Reception
Nightmare (2001) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological horror and atmospheric tension, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. The film struggled to deliver on its premise, with performances and pacing drawing particular criticism.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to build suspense but often falls into predictable horror tropes.
While the premise is intriguing, the execution is uneven, with a confusing narrative.
The performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment with the film's unclear plot and lack of significant scares.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television movie before its release as a standalone feature.
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