The population of a small Scottish island is gripped with fear following a strange discovery and a series of savage murders. Adapted from David Wiltshire's 'Child of Vodyanoi'.
- Created by
- Douglas Camfield
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
1
A lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.
- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
May 1, 198130 min
The tourists have returned to the Scottish mainland and Inverdee is preparing for the long hard winter. However, Sheila Anderson's late arrival has a dramatic effect on the island community, as Michael Gaffikin and Inspector Inskip are soon
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
May 8, 198130 min
The brutal murder of Sheila Anderson remains a mystery. Could it have been a ritual killing? While her murderer roams free, Inverdee's community is in great danger.
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
May 15, 198130 min
Dr. Symonds has been brutally murdered. Radioactivity is discovered on Inverdee; a 'flying saucer' has been sighted, and a strange craft is found on the sea-shore. Are these incidents connected with the recent killings?
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
May 22, 198130 min
Although the film from Dr. Symond's camera reveals the presence of a grotesque, monster-like creature, Inspector Inskip remains suspicious of the Colonel's activities.Unknown to the island community, the coastguards are fighting for their l
Starring
James Warwick
Michael Gaffikin
Celia Imrie
Fiona Patterson
Maurice Roëves
Inspector Inskip
James Cosmo
Sergeant Carch
Tom Watson
Dr. Goudry
- J
Jonathan Newth
Colonel Howard
- T
Tony Sibbald
Symonds
Pat Gorman
The Killer
- E
Elaine Wells
Mrs. Mackay
- F
Fraser Wilson
P.C. Malcolmson
- R
Robert Vowles
Lieutenant Carey
- R
Ronald Forfar
Campbell
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- The Nightmare Man has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Nightmare Man?
- The Nightmare Man has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 22, 1981.
- Who stars in The Nightmare Man?
- The Nightmare Man stars James Warwick, Celia Imrie, Maurice Roëves, James Cosmo, Tom Watson.
