Réalisation:
Freddie FrancisScénario:
Jimmy SangsterPhotographie:
John WilcoxMusique:
Don BanksActeurs·trices:
Timothy Bateson, Jennie Linden, Brenda Bruce, Hedger Wallace, Moira Redmond, George A. Cooper, Clytie JessopRésumés(1)
Janet spent her 11th birthday watching her father being stabbed to death by her insane mother. Can you imagine what a thing like that can do to a child? Now, aged 17, she suffers from nightmares so intense that her teachers fear for her sanity and decide that the best plan of action is to return her to the family home. But, the familiar surroundings only help to accentuate her night terrors. Janet fears that she is going mad - and if the disturbing visions aren’t traumatic enough, how will she survive a birthday party with a cake and a very large knife? Boasting a screenplay by Hammer psycho-thriller specialist Jimmy Sangster that, according to The Daily mail, guarantees audiences “One long scream!” Nightmare is an eerie, atmospheric chiller that lays shock upon shock and twist upon twist right up to its breathless climax. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(plus)Critiques (1)
Nightmare is another beautiful example for me of how old horror films can be captivating, possessing something that new horror films don't always offer. Yes, of course, this is a horror film that primarily focuses on atmosphere and plot, but even contemporary films don't always achieve a similar effect. The ending might not suit everyone, but the madness that turns against the characters is an interesting element that adds just the right touch.
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