The Nightmare Man 1981
What is The Nightmare Man?
The Nightmare Man is a four-part science fiction drama serial transmitted by BBC Television in 1981. It was adapted for television by Robert Holmes from the 1978 novel Child of Vodyanoi by David Wiltshire and directed by Douglas Camfield.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- First aired
- May 1, 1981
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
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The Nightmare Man is a four-part science fiction drama serial transmitted by BBC Television in 1981. It was adapted for television by Robert Holmes from the 1978 novel Child of Vodyanoi by David Wiltshire and directed by Douglas Camfield.
The series is set on a small Scottish island cut off from the mainland by a heavy fog, where the population is gripped with fear following a strange discovery and a series of savage murders. Its cultural footprint remains as a notable BBC television production featuring a cast that includes James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves, Tom Watson, and Jonathan Newth.
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“A heavy fog isolates a small Scottish island gripped by fear following savage murders.”
- Adapted from David Wiltshire's novel Child of Vodyanoi by Robert Holmes
- Transmitted as a four-part drama by BBC Television in 1981
- Directed by Douglas Camfield with a cast including James Warwick and Celia Imrie
- The synopsis and source material mention a heavy fog cutting the island from the mainland and disturbing discoveries, which may not appeal to viewers seeking fast-paced action.
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1981 British science fiction drama serials adapted from novels.
The tone involves fear and savage murders within an isolated island setting, structured as a four-part BBC television serial.
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It is a four-part BBC science fiction drama serial from 1981 adapted from David Wiltshire's novel Child of Vodyanoi.
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The series consists of four parts.
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