---
title: "A Nightmare"
year: 1896
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-nightmare-1896"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 104469
imdb_id: "tt0222946"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 1
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 112
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Nightmare (1896) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-nightmare-1896

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Nightmare is a 1896 silent horror film directed by Georges Méliès that depicts a man experiencing a fantastical nightmare featuring a grinning malevolent moon. Its cultural significance lies in its historical status as an early work from cinema pioneer Georges Méliès during the foundational era of filmmaking.

The tone is surreal and the pacing is extremely rapid due to its one-minute runtime. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the primitive special effects and imaginative storytelling of late nineteenth-century cinema.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Witness an 1896 silent film capturing a man's fantastical and unsettling nightmare."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Georges Méliès.
- Features early cinematic special effects in a horror theme.
- Extremely brief one-minute runtime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has an extremely brief one-minute runtime with no dialogue.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is surreal and the pacing is extremely brief, making it suitable for film historians and silent cinema enthusiasts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #silent-era, #short-film, #surreal-horror, #classic-cinema, #fantastical-nightmare

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Georges Méliès
- **Networks / Studios**: Star Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Georges Méliès** as *Man*
- **Jehanne d'Alcy** as *Woman in Toga*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream A Nightmare?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching for film historians interested in the work of director Georges Méliès.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one minute.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
This is a standalone short film rather than a series with episodes.

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