---
title: "Nightmare"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 35418
imdb_id: "tt0049553"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Nightmare (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nightmare is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Pine-Thomas Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maxwell Shane
- **Networks / Studios**: Pine-Thomas Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edward G. Robinson** as *Rene Bressard*
- **Kevin McCarthy** as *Stan Grayson*
- **Connie Russell** as *Gina*
- **Virginia Christine** as *Sue Bressard*
- **Rhys Williams** as *Deputy Torrence*
- **Gage Clarke** as *Belknap / Harry Britten*
- **Marian Carr** as *Madge Novick*
- **Barry Atwater** as *Captain Warner*
- **Meade 'Lux' Lewis** as *Meade*
- **Ralph Brooks** as *Oscar (Uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nightmare online?
Nightmare is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nightmare worth watching?
Nightmare holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nightmare and when was it released?
Nightmare is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Maxwell Shane.

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