Nightmares Come at Night

Director: Jesús Franco
Actors: Diana Lorys, Paul Muller, Jack Taylor
PlotA young woman, plagued by nightmares and amnesia, finds herself living in an enigmatic villa with her lover. Her dreams are vivid and unsettling, featuring visions of murder and mayhem that leave her disoriented and frightened upon waking. She can't shake the feeling that these dreams may actually be memories, but her inability to recall her past keeps her trapped in a cycle of confusion and despair. The villa, supposed to be a place of safety, becomes a claustrophobic space where reality and dreams blur, making it harder for her to discern the truth about her identity and her life.
As she struggles to piece together her backstory, she becomes increasingly aware of the presence of another woman in the villa, someone whose intentions and relationship to her are unclear. This mysterious figure seems to be connected to her nightmares, possibly holding the key to unlocking her lost memories. Meanwhile, a psychiatrist arrives, offering help and the promise of uncovering the truth. But as they delve deeper into her psyche, they unearth secrets that someone is determined to keep buried. The line between ally and adversary becomes blurred, pushing her to the brink of sanity as she fights to uncover who she really is and why her nightmares may not be figments of her imagination after all.
Writers: Jesús Franco, Josyane Gibert, Stephen G. Horatio
Release Date: 18 Jan 1973
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Liechtenstein
Language: Spanish, French
Home Video Reviews
Franco's 'Nightmares Come at Night' intrigues with eerie moods for fans, better in Blu-ray. A niche, acquired taste.
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