Boorman and the Devil vs The Nightmare
Boorman and the Devil has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.5/10 for The Nightmare). The Nightmare is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 52m. The Nightmare is the older of the two (2015 against 2026). Both are documentary, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boorman and the Devil
The Nightmare| Boorman and the Devil | The Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Documentary, Horror | Documentary, Horror |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | David Kittredge | Rodney Ascher |
| Main cast | John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante | Johnny Depp, Forrest Borie, Korinne Wilson, Andrew Schwarz |
Synopsis
Boorman and the Devil
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
The Nightmare
Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.
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