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The Nightmare Man

6.719811h 58mMovieHorrorMysteryFantasy

A heavy fog cuts the small isolated Scottish island off from the mainland, and dentist Michael Gaffikin has just discovered a dismembered corpse on the golf links. Michael and his artist girlfriend, Fiona Patterson, assist the local law…

DirectorDouglas Camfield
WriterRobert Holmes
ProducerRon Craddock

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Cast · Directed by Douglas Camfield

JWJames Warwick
James Warwick
Michael Gaffikin
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Fiona Patterson
MRMaurice Roëves
Maurice Roëves
Inspector Inskip
JN
Jonathan Newth
Colonel Howard
TWTom Watson
Tom Watson
Dr. Goudry
JCJames Cosmo
James Cosmo
Sergeant Carch
FW
Fraser Wilson
P.C. Malcolmson
JS
Jeff Stewart
Drummond
TS
Tony Sibbald
Symonds
PG
Pat Gorman
The Killer

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The Nightmare Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nightmare Man?

The Nightmare Man isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Nightmare Man on Netflix?

No, The Nightmare Man is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Nightmare Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Nightmare Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Nightmare Man for free?

The Nightmare Man isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Nightmare Man?

The Nightmare Man hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 19, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.