---
title: "Nightmare"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40368
imdb_id: "tt0082818"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 124
content_rating: "R"
---

# Nightmare (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nightmare-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Nightmare" (1981).
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[1] Title: Nightmare (1981). Release date (US): 10/23/1981. Genre: Horror. Runtime: 1h 39m. Synopsis: A drug-treated schizophrenic plagued by horrible nightmares is released from the hospital and goes on a killing spree.
[2] Title/Year: Nightmare (1981).
[3] Title/Year: Nightmare (1981 film). Type: American psychological slasher film. Writer/Director: Romano Scavolini. Starring: Baird Stafford and Sharon Smith. Plot: Follows a deranged man who, after undergoing an experimental medical procedure, is released from a New York City psychiatric hospital and embarks on a road trip to Flo... (cut off).
[4] Synopsis: A drug-treated schizophrenic plagued by horrible nightmares is released from the hospital and goes on a killing spree.
[5] Mentions "1981 take on The Postman Always Rings Twice" (not the subject film).
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, ARROW | FlixHouse, Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream, ARROW | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Romano Scavolini
- **Networks / Studios**: Goldmine Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Baird Stafford** as *George Tatum*
- **Sharon Smith** as *Susan Temper*
- **C.J. Cooke** as *C.J. Temper*
- **Mik Cribben** as *Bob Rosen*
- **Danny Ronan** as *Kathy the Babysitter*
- **Bill Milling** as *Paul Williamson (as William Milling)*
- **Scott Praetorius** as *Young George*
- **William Kirksey** as *George's Father (as William S. Kirksey)*
- **Christina Keefe** as *George's Mother*
- **Tammy Patterson** as *Tammy Temper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nightmare online?
Nightmare is currently available to watch or stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW. 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 5.6/10 based on 124 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror 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 99 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Romano Scavolini.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nightmare — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40368)
- [Nightmare (1981) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082818/fullcredits/)
- [Nightmare (1981 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_(1981_film))
- [Nightmare (1981) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40368-nightmare/cast)
- [Nightmare Alley and the best modern film noirs | Drama films](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [THE PROFESSOR'S SF & HORROR HOST TOME](https://professors-horror-host-tome.com/Hosts/USA/USA-Hosts-Shelley_Duvalls_Nightmare_Classics.htm)

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