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Clarinetist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.
A jazz musician suffering from amnesia is drawn into a murder investigation when he discovers incriminating evidence in his own apartment. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes he may be the killer he's hunting. He must piece together the fragmented events of the night of the murder to clear his name before the police, or someone more dangerous, finds him.
Nightmare is a taut, suspenseful noir that effectively uses its amnesia premise to create genuine intrigue. While not as famous as some of its contemporaries, it's often praised for its clever plot twists and strong performances, particularly from Edward G. Robinson.
Praised for its effective suspense and noir atmosphere.
The amnesia plot device is used skillfully to generate mystery.
Edward G. Robinson delivers a solid, if somewhat familiar, performance.
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The film was shot in black and white, a common practice for film noir of the era, which enhances its shadowy and mysterious atmosphere.
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