Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare

Based on Dracula by Bram Stoker

Where did the 19th century writers of horror find the inspiration for their stories? Usually it was in a nightmare. Films examines the moment of inspiration for these great works and asks why horror stories have such an attraction.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 52'17''
  • Broadcast date: 1974
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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