George Tatum (played by Baird Stafford) is a protagonist in Nightmare.
The central figure of the film, a psychiatric patient released after an experimental brain reprogramming procedure. Plagued by repressed childhood trauma and violent nightmares, he embarks on a killing spree in Florida that culminates in a home invasion, where he is ultimately killed by his own son. Susan Temper (played by Sharon Smith) is a protagonist in Nightmare.
George's ex-wife and a struggling single mother in Florida. She is largely unaware of the stalking and murders committed by her ex-husband until the violent climax, where she later hysterically identifies his corpse at the scene. Bob Rosen (played by Mik Cribben) appears in Nightmare.
Susan's current boyfriend who provides companionship during her struggles as a single mother. He is killed by George during the home invasion alongside the babysitter. George's Father (played by William Kirksey) appears in Nightmare.
George's father, whose sadomasochistic lifestyle is revealed through George's repressed memories. He is the victim of a brutal childhood axe murder committed by his own son, an act that fuels George's lifelong psychological trauma. George's Mother (played by Christina Keefe) appears in Nightmare.
George's mother, depicted in flashbacks as engaging in a sadomasochistic encounter with George's father. She is brutally murdered by Young George with an axe, an event central to George's repressed childhood trauma.
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Characters
George Tatum
(played by Baird Stafford) — protagonist
The central figure of the film, a psychiatric patient released after an experimental brain reprogramming procedure. Plagued by repressed childhood trauma and violent nightmares, he embarks on a killin...
Susan Temper
(played by Sharon Smith) — protagonist
George's ex-wife and a struggling single mother in Florida. She is largely unaware of the stalking and murders committed by her ex-husband until the violent climax, where she later hysterically identi...
Bob Rosen
(played by Mik Cribben) — supporting
Susan's current boyfriend who provides companionship during her struggles as a single mother. He is killed by George during the home invasion alongside the babysitter.
George's Father
(played by William Kirksey) — supporting
George's father, whose sadomasochistic lifestyle is revealed through George's repressed memories. He is the victim of a brutal childhood axe murder committed by his own son, an act that fuels George's...
George's Mother
(played by Christina Keefe) — supporting
George's mother, depicted in flashbacks as engaging in a sadomasochistic encounter with George's father. She is brutally murdered by Young George with an axe, an event central to George's repressed ch...
Key Relationships
George's Mother → George Tatum
(mother)
George's Father → George Tatum
(father)
Susan Temper → Susan Temper
(Social GrievingMother)
George Tatum → George Tatum
(Temporal TraumatizedChild)
Bob Rosen → George Tatum
(Conflict Victim)
Susan Temper → Bob Rosen
(Romantic CurrentPartner)
George Tatum → Susan Temper
(Family ExSpouse)
Story Analysis
A reformed psych patient's violent past resurfaces, leading to a stalking spree and fatal home invasion.
