The Nightmare Man
- 1981
- Ended
- Drama
- ~30m / ep
- 1 season
- 6.5/10
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'.
Latest: Miniseries · 1981
View all seasonsA lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.
E1. Episode 1
May 1, 1981 · 30m
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.
E2. Episode 2
May 8, 1981 · 30m
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.
E3. Episode 3
May 15, 1981 · 30m
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?
E4. Episode 4
May 22, 1981 · 30m
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.
