The Nightmare Man (1981)
Synopsis
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'.
First Air Date: 1981-05-01
Last Air Date: 1981-05-22
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Robert Holmes
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- James Warwick as Michael Gaffikin
- Celia Imrie as Fiona Patterson
- Maurice Roëves as Inspector Inskip
- James Cosmo as Sergeant Carch
- Tom Watson as Dr. Goudry
- Jonathan Newth as Colonel Howard
- Tony Sibbald as Symonds
- Pat Gorman as The Killer
- Elaine Wells as Mrs. Mackay
- Fraser Wilson as P.C. Malcolmson
Seasons
Miniseries (1981)
A lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.
Episodes:
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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?
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Ep. 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.
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