Robert Holmes
Director
The Nightmare Man (1981)
Miniseries
A lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.
Released April 30, 1981
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Keywords: imdb.island, imdb.serial-killer, imdb.murder, imdb.alien, imdb.scotland, imdb.based-on-novel
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
May 1, 1981, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
May 8, 1981, midnight
S1E3 - 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?
May 15, 1981, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
May 22, 1981, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: April 30, 1981
Last Air Date: May 22, 1981, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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