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{{Rename|The Nightmare Man}}
{{Infobox Individual
{{Infobox Individual
|image           = [[Image:TheNightmareMan.jpg|250px]]
|image = Nightmare man main.jpg
|individual name = Nightmare Man
|alias =  
|alias           =  
|species = Vishklar
|race            = [[Vishklar]]
|origin = [[Seretti dimension]]
|home planet    =
|only = The Nightmare Man (TV story)
|home era        = [[21st Century]]
|actor = Julian Bleach
|appearances    = [[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]''
}}{{you may|The Nightmare Man (TV story)|n1=the TV story}}
|mentions        =
The '''Nightmare Man''' was a [[Vishklar]] from the [[Seretti dimension]] who terrorised [[human]]s in their [[dream]]s.
|actor           = [[Julian Bleach]]
}}
The '''Nightmare Man''' was an alien from the Seretti dimension.


==Biography==
== Biography ==
The Nightmare Man exists in the nightmares of every [[Human]] on [[Earth]]. He wanted to come into the real world so he could sent all of humanity into permanent nightmares. He was able to pass into the real world through the nightmares of [[Luke Smith]]. Luke, [[Rani Chandra |Rani]] and [[Clyde Langer |Clyde]] united in Luke's nightmare proving that the three of them are unbeatable when together, their lack of fear for the Nightmare Man,he was pulled into Clyde's nightmare where he would remain forever and be unable to feed on any more nightmares. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]'')
The Nightmare Man was, at first, an immaterial being from another dimension. He was attracted to the [[universe]] by the mind of [[Luke Smith]], which he planned to use to pull himself into the universe. He manifested himself in the universe through the [[dream|nightmares]] of [[Luke Smith]], using Luke's powerful mind and trapping Luke in the dream dimension.


Once in the universe, he placed [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]] and [[Rani Chandra|Rani]] in a nightmares and began to induce nightmares in the sleeping population to feed himself. When some of his power was cut off by Luke pulling Clyde and Rani out of their nightmares to join him, he went back to [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane's]] house and short-circuited [[K9 Mark IV|K9]] and [[Mr Smith]]. After almost being tricked by Sarah Jane to place her in a nightmare so she could join them, he travelled back to Luke's nightmare.


He tried to send Clyde and Rani back into their nightmares. He was defeated when Luke, Clyde and Rani shrugged off their fears and stood against him. As they didn't fear him, he lost his power over them and weakened. The Nightmare Man was imprisoned in a nightmare of his own, listening to his dream version of Sarah Jane Smith telling him how wonderful her son was for the rest of eternity. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man (TV story)|The Nightmare Man]]'')


Abilities
== Personality ==
''[[The Nightmare Man|The Nightmare Man was able to visit Luke in his nightmares, and draw power from them, bringing himself through into the planet. Once he had came through, he was able to place those awake into a sleep, and create nightmares in the minds of those who were already asleep, feeding off of them. He damaged [[K9 Mark IV]] and [[Mr Smith]] for a short while, and was able to disappear into thin air. Those he created nightmares for were able to enter the same dream as others, which caused him pain and his eventual defeat. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]'')are Man]]'')
The Nightmare Man was sinister, dark, enigmatic, malevolent and cruel. He demonstrated incredible sadism, taunting Luke that all which was happening was Luke's fault. Displays of psychopathic personality traits were his almost laid-back and carefree behaviour, even in the face of people equal to him.


==Behind the scenes==
One personality flaw proved to be his downfall: arrogance. Underestimating Luke and his friends allowed them to defeat him. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man (TV story)|The Nightmare Man]]'')
*The Nightmare Man bears a similarity to the [[Pied Piper]], ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'') as well as the [[Ghostmaker]], ([[TW]]: ''[[From Out of the Rain]]'') the latter who was also portrayed by [[Julian Bleach]].


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== Abilities ==
[[Category:Enemies of Sarah Jane Smith]]
He was an extraordinarily powerful entity. The Nightmare Man was able to visit Luke in his [[dream|nightmares]], and draw power from nightmares. He was able to control others' dreams, and possess their minds, giving him limited control over them. With enough power, he could physically manifest himself into the universe. Once he had, he gained far greater powers. He could make those awake sleep and create nightmares in the minds of those already asleep, feeding off their fear. The range of his powers also greatly increased. He could have sent the whole world to sleep.
[[File:Nightmare Man.jpg|right|thumb|Using his powers. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man (TV story)|The Nightmare Man]]'')]]
He could fire offensive energy blasts that damaged [[K9 Mark IV|K9]] and cause [[Mr Smith]] to short circuit by pointing at him. He could [[teleport]] around the real word and back into the dream world. He could control people while they were asleep, as long as they feared him. Those he created nightmares for might enter the same dream as others with intense concentration, which caused him pain.
 
As he fed off all nightmares that every man, woman and child ever had, he also knew all their nightmares and knew about everyone. His power to create nightmares was so great he could make Luke have nightmares, even though Luke did not otherwise dream. Even before he physically manifested himself, he could control dreams. Once he physically manifested, he could control more than one dream to the same level at once.
 
He needed fear to fuel his powers. Otherwise, he was powerless, much like [[Elijah Spellman]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man (TV story)|The Nightmare Man]]'')
 
[[Category:Individuals with psychic powers]]
[[Category:21st century individuals]]
[[Category:Individual dream parasites]]
[[Category:Predators]]
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The Nightmare Man was a Vishklar from the Seretti dimension who terrorised humans in their dreams.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Nightmare Man was, at first, an immaterial being from another dimension. He was attracted to the universe by the mind of Luke Smith, which he planned to use to pull himself into the universe. He manifested himself in the universe through the nightmares of Luke Smith, using Luke's powerful mind and trapping Luke in the dream dimension.

Once in the universe, he placed Clyde and Rani in a nightmares and began to induce nightmares in the sleeping population to feed himself. When some of his power was cut off by Luke pulling Clyde and Rani out of their nightmares to join him, he went back to Sarah Jane's house and short-circuited K9 and Mr Smith. After almost being tricked by Sarah Jane to place her in a nightmare so she could join them, he travelled back to Luke's nightmare.

He tried to send Clyde and Rani back into their nightmares. He was defeated when Luke, Clyde and Rani shrugged off their fears and stood against him. As they didn't fear him, he lost his power over them and weakened. The Nightmare Man was imprisoned in a nightmare of his own, listening to his dream version of Sarah Jane Smith telling him how wonderful her son was for the rest of eternity. (TV: The Nightmare Man)

Personality[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Nightmare Man was sinister, dark, enigmatic, malevolent and cruel. He demonstrated incredible sadism, taunting Luke that all which was happening was Luke's fault. Displays of psychopathic personality traits were his almost laid-back and carefree behaviour, even in the face of people equal to him.

One personality flaw proved to be his downfall: arrogance. Underestimating Luke and his friends allowed them to defeat him. (TV: The Nightmare Man)

Abilities[[edit] | [edit source]]

He was an extraordinarily powerful entity. The Nightmare Man was able to visit Luke in his nightmares, and draw power from nightmares. He was able to control others' dreams, and possess their minds, giving him limited control over them. With enough power, he could physically manifest himself into the universe. Once he had, he gained far greater powers. He could make those awake sleep and create nightmares in the minds of those already asleep, feeding off their fear. The range of his powers also greatly increased. He could have sent the whole world to sleep.

Using his powers. (TV: The Nightmare Man)

He could fire offensive energy blasts that damaged K9 and cause Mr Smith to short circuit by pointing at him. He could teleport around the real word and back into the dream world. He could control people while they were asleep, as long as they feared him. Those he created nightmares for might enter the same dream as others with intense concentration, which caused him pain.

As he fed off all nightmares that every man, woman and child ever had, he also knew all their nightmares and knew about everyone. His power to create nightmares was so great he could make Luke have nightmares, even though Luke did not otherwise dream. Even before he physically manifested himself, he could control dreams. Once he physically manifested, he could control more than one dream to the same level at once.

He needed fear to fuel his powers. Otherwise, he was powerless, much like Elijah Spellman. (TV: The Nightmare Man)

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