Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Nightmare Classics poster

The Worst Episodes of Nightmare Classics

Every episode of Nightmare Classics ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Nightmare Classics!

The Worst Episodes of Nightmare Classics

An anthology series featuring adaptations of well-known horror stories, produced by Shelley Duvall. Following the success of her two previous anthology series – Faerie Tale...
Binge this in 4h 0m•Peaking at 6.3/10
Unknown
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Nightmare Classics Season 1 Episode 1 - The Turn of the Screw
    5.6/10(157 votes)

    #1 - The Turn of the Screw

    S1:E1

    A governess is hired to look after two neglected children, who show signs of having been corrupted by the insidious influence of the groom Peter Quint. Quint, although hanged for murder, still makes an appearance among the shadows of the manor house along with Miss Jessel, a previous governess who took her own life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Nightmare Classics Season 1 Episode 4 - The Eyes of the Panther
    5.7/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Eyes of the Panther

    S1:E4

    A crusty Old West hermit relates the story of the love of his life, Irene. Before her birth, Irene's family was visited by a mysterious panther, which has followed them through the years, and interferes in the security of her marriage and future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Nightmare Classics Season 1 Episode 2 - Carmilla
    6.3/10(205 votes)

    #3 - Carmilla

    S1:E2

    Lonely young Marie and her father live on a plantation just before the Civil War. Their placid lives are invaded when they rescue a mysterious woman from a carriage wreck, and soon bodies start turning up with holes in their necks...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Nightmare Classics Season 1 Episode 3 - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    6.3/10(76 votes)

    #4 - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    S1:E3

    Henry Jekyll, a shy and unassuming doctor, is obsessed with the idea of separating the good from the evil. Attracted to Rebecca, daughter of the head teacher of the medical school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Turn of the Screw" is the worst rated episode of "Nightmare Classics". It scored 5.6/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/13/1989. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Eyes of the Panther".