The Nightmare Man(1981)

The Nightmare Man is a Scottish horror series that unfolds on a remote island where residents face mounting terror after a bizarre discovery triggers a wave of brutal killings. Based on David Wiltshire's novel Child of Vodyanoi, the show explores how a tight-knit community unravels when confronted with inexplicable violence and the unknown force behind it. As fear spreads and suspicion grows, islanders must confront both external threats and the darkness within themselves. The series blends folk horror elements with psychological tension, drawing on Scottish mythology and the isolation of island life to create an atmosphere of creeping dread that grips the entire population.