The Nightmare Man

1981 - 1981

Episode 1

Episode 1

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 to discover.

Episode 2

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

Episode 3

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?

Episode 4

Episode 4

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 lives.

Top Cast

James Warwick•Celia Imrie•Maurice Roëves

Director

Douglas Camfield

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'.

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Full Cast

James Warwick Image

James Warwick

Michael Gaffikin

Celia Imrie Image

Celia Imrie

Fiona Patterson

Maurice Roëves Image

Maurice Roëves

Inspector Inskip

James Cosmo Image

James Cosmo

Sergeant Carch

Tom Watson Image

Tom Watson

Dr. Goudry

Jonathan Newth

Colonel Howard

Tony Sibbald

Symonds

Pat Gorman Image

Pat Gorman

The Killer

Full Crew

Allan Anson

Production Design

Robert Stewart

Sound

David Wiltshire

Novel

Ron Craddock

Producer

Douglas Camfield Image

Douglas Camfield

Director

Robert Holmes Image

Robert Holmes

Screenplay

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