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Nightmare
A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one day reveals a hidden talent when she goes into a bar, plays magnificently at the piano, and leaves as mysteriously as she came. Meanwhile, an unidentified man is on her trail and eventually tracks her down to the bar she had visited. As the dragnet around her closes in, it becomes apparent that the young woman's stepmother is behind the effort to locate her. But questions over why she is hiding out and what she is hiding from begin to take on more importance as the history of the young woman starts to surface.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a remote island estate and soon discovers its dark past and sinister secrets. As she delves deeper into the history of the house and its previous inhabitants, she finds herself haunted by disturbing visions and a growing sense of dread. She must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim of the island's malevolent influence.
Critical Reception
Nightmare received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and gothic sensibilities, while others found its plot convoluted and its scares uninspired. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique blend of psychological dread and classic horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and gothic setting.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable scares.
Jenny Agutter's performance was noted as a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's unsettling mood and classic horror aesthetic, though some found the narrative hard to follow.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to a different horror film and underwent significant script changes during production.
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