The Nightmare Man

The Nightmare Man

Limited Series 1981 · 4 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama

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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 Robert Holmes

Network: BBC One

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