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Nightmare Man (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Nightmare Man is a 2006 horror thriller directed by Rolfe Kanefsky, starring Tiffany Shepis, Luciano Szafir and Blythe Metz. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $97,182 worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10.

IMDb rating
4.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$97.2K
Metascore
46
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Nightmare Man (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Rolfe Kanefsky
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nightmare Man About?

The premise of Nightmare Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Haunted by disturbing visions of a menacing figure, Ellen struggles with a terrifying ordeal. She is the only one who can see the nightmare man relentlessly stalking her, leading everyone else to question her sanity. As the line between reality and delusion becomes increasingly blurred, Ellen must confront her tormentor and uncover the truth behind the haunting.

Nightmare Man Themes & Keywords

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  • black panties
  • female rear nudity
  • purple panties
  • panties
  • incubus
  • demon rape
  • striptease
  • rape
  • psychopath
  • female nudity
  • shot on video
  • psychotronic film
+38 more
  • supernatural power
  • murder
  • slasher
  • forest
  • backwoods slasher
  • female outdoor nudity
  • outdoor nudity
  • nightmare
  • mask
  • woods
  • cabin
  • paranoid schizophrenic
  • fertility mask
  • pill
  • paranoia
  • demon
  • girl wears panties
  • killed with an arrow
  • siege
  • mooning
  • slasher horror
  • one liner
  • padded cell
  • demonic possession
  • head smashed with a rock
  • contract killing
  • levitation
  • crossbow
  • fake orgasm
  • honking horn
  • alone in the dark
  • female in a shower
  • wind chime
  • truth or dare
  • telescopic rifle
  • stumbling around in the dark
  • straitjacket
  • stabbed in the head
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Cast & crew

Nightmare Man Cast

Tiffany Shepis leads the cast, with Luciano Szafir and Blythe Metz. Directed by Rolfe Kanefsky.

From the director

More from Rolfe Kanefsky

More films directed by Rolfe Kanefsky: Pool Boy Nightmare, Art of the Dead, Sunset Society and Party Bus To Hell.

Full filmography
Ratings

Nightmare Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nightmare Man 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10.

Plot

Nightmare Man Plot Summary

What happens in Nightmare Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

After receiving a mysterious demonic African mask in the mail, Ellen Morris finds herself under siege by a malevolent entity she dubs The Nightmare Man. Despite her alarming experiences, her husband, William, and her doctors dismiss her claims, believing she suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, which prompts them to send her to a mental health facility for further evaluation.

Full summary

The whole story of Nightmare Man, scene by scene

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Box office

Nightmare Man Box Office

Nightmare Man grossed $97,182 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$97.2K

US & Canada
$97.2K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nightmare Man?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What does Ellen receive in the mail that triggers the events of the story?

Cars

Cars in Nightmare Man

2 cars on screen: the 1988 Acura Legend and the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica.

  • 1988 Acura Legend in Nightmare Man 1988 Acura Legend Important role
  • 2004 Chrysler Pacifica in Nightmare Man 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Minor role
Details

Nightmare Man Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “La mirada del diablo (Nightmare Man)” and “La mirada del diablo”.

Also known as
  • La mirada del diablo (Nightmare Man)
  • La mirada del diablo
  • Nightmare Man - Das Böse schläft nie
  • איש הסיוטים
  • O Homem Pesadelo
  • 夜魔人
  • Kabus
  • El Hombre de las Pesadillas
  • 나이트메어 맨

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FAQ

Nightmare Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nightmare Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nightmare Man?

Nightmare Man runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Nightmare Man released?

Nightmare Man was released on August 4, 2006.

Who directed Nightmare Man?

Nightmare Man was directed by Rolfe Kanefsky.

More films by Rolfe Kanefsky

Who is in the cast of Nightmare Man?

Nightmare Man stars Tiffany Shepis, Luciano Szafir and Blythe Metz.

How much did Nightmare Man make at the box office?

Nightmare Man grossed $97,182 worldwide.

How is Nightmare Man rated?

Nightmare Man has 4.0/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does Nightmare Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Nightmare Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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