Movies and TvShows featuring "nightmare-becomes-reality" theme.

Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life. With the help of her father and her own wit, Nancy must confront the supernatural serial killer in order to survive.

A writer and his family rent a vacation home in Wales, but soon find themselves trapped in a time loop that brings their worst nightmares to life. As they try to uncover the truth behind the house's dark secrets, they must confront their own demons and escape before it's too late.

A woman named Rose searches for her adopted daughter Sharon in the strange and desolate town of Silent Hill. As she navigates the town, she encounters supernatural creatures and horrifying events. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of Silent Hill and must confront the darkness within herself.

In this sequel to the original Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger returns to torment the dreams of a new group of teenagers. As Freddy gains more power, one teenager must find a way to stop him before he takes over his body and unleashes chaos in the real world.

The Day After (1983) is a drama/sci-fi TV movie that follows the lives of various individuals in Lawrence, Kansas, before, during, and after a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. The movie portrays the devastating consequences of a nuclear war, including the destruction of cities, mass deaths, and the struggles of survivors in the post-apocalyptic world. It explores themes of fear, despair, and the fragile nature of human existence in the face of total annihilation.

In this fourth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Freddy Krueger returns to terrorize a group of friends in their dreams. As he continues to kill them off one by one, the survivors must find a way to defeat him before they become his next victims.

In the final installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, teenagers continue to be haunted by the vengeful spirit of Freddy Krueger. Freddy, a serial killer who was burned alive by the parents of Elm Street, seeks revenge by invading the dreams of the new generation of teenagers. As Freddy's powers grow stronger, the teenagers must find a way to stop him before he claims them all.

New Nightmare is a horror movie directed by Wes Craven. It follows the story of Heather Langenkamp, the actress who played Nancy Thompson in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. In the movie, a supernatural creature named Freddy Krueger starts to become real and haunts Heather and her son, Dylan. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Heather must find a way to stop Freddy and save herself and her loved ones.

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child follows a teenager named Alice and her friends as they battle the sadistic murderer Freddy Krueger in their dreams. Alice discovers she is pregnant, and Freddy seeks to use her unborn child as a gateway into the real world. As Freddy's power grows, Alice and her friends must find a way to stop him and save her baby.

A group of teenagers with unique powers join forces to fight back against Freddy Krueger, a serial killer who haunts their dreams and murders them in their sleep.

A man returns to his hometown and must confront his childhood fear of the boogeyman, who becomes a terrifying reality as he experiences nightmares and supernatural events. As he delves into his past and seeks psychotherapy, he uncovers dark secrets and faces a final showdown with the legendary entity.

Dead of Night is an anthology film consisting of five supernatural horror stories, framed within an overarching narrative. The film features stories about a ventriloquist and his evil dummy, a haunted mirror, a ghostly child, a racing driver who has premonitions of his own death, and a man trapped in a recurring nightmare. As the stories unfold, the characters begin to question their own sanity and the reality around them.

After a deadly virus spreads, a group of people awaken from cryogenic sleep to find themselves trapped in a research facility. As they try to survive and escape, they encounter various dangers and must confront their own fears and nightmares.

Retribution is a horror-mystery film about a police detective who becomes the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders. As he investigates the case, he begins to suspect himself and questions his own sanity. With supernatural elements and a mysterious woman, the movie keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

An Imperfect Murder is a gripping crime thriller that follows a troubled actress whose nightmare becomes a terrifying reality. She finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and murder, as her past with an abusive ex-boyfriend and an encounter with a drug dealer come back to haunt her.

In Curse of the Puppet Master, a group of puppet collectors find themselves in a battle against an evil puppet master who is determined to unleash his supernatural powers. As they uncover the secrets behind the cursed puppets, they must stop the puppet master's reign of terror before it's too late.

Slaughterhouse Rock is a horror comedy movie from 1987. It tells the story of a rock singer who experiences recurring nightmares that eventually become a terrifying reality. After visiting a haunted chapel on a remote island, he becomes possessed by a demonic spirit. With the help of his friends, he must find a way to escape the island and break free from the nightmare. The movie combines elements of horror, comedy, and the occult.

A collection of six surreal and horrifying tales taking place in a theater, featuring themes of memory, dreams, transformation, and murder.

A man wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, and soon realizes that he is living the same day over and over again. As he tries to uncover the truth behind his situation, he must confront his fears, guilt, and the discovery of a murder. With a non-linear timeline and a surprise ending, 'The I Inside' keeps the audience guessing until the end.

After inheriting a mysterious book, a group of friends find themselves trapped in an isolated building where demonic forces begin to terrorize them. As they uncover the dark history behind the book, they must fight for their lives before they become victims of the demonic entities.