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A Nightmare Wakes

4.420201h 31mMovieThrillerHorror

Inspired by her marital troubles and the suffering caused by her miscarriages, Mary Shelley writes about Frankenstein. But she loses her grip when the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur.

DirectorNora Unkel
WriterNora Unkel
ProducersDan Wong·Paul Moyer

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Cast · Directed by Nora Unkel

ARAlix Wilton Regan
Alix Wilton Regan
Mary Shelley
GGGiullian Yao Gioiello
Giullian Yao Gioiello
Percy Shelley
PBPhilippe Bowgen
Philippe Bowgen
Lord Byron
CG
Claire Glassford
Claire Clairmont
LGLee Garrett
Lee Garrett
Dr. John Polidori
SSShannon Spangler
Shannon Spangler
Harriet Shelley

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A Nightmare Wakes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Nightmare Wakes?

A Nightmare Wakes is streaming on Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Nightmare Wakes on Netflix?

No, A Nightmare Wakes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Shudder and AMC+.

Is A Nightmare Wakes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Nightmare Wakes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Shudder and AMC+ instead.

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A Nightmare Wakes is available on Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.