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:''This article is about the character.  For the television story, see [[The Nightmare Man]].''
{{Rename|The Nightmare Man}}
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|image = Nightmare man main.jpg
|individual name = Nightmare Man
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|species = Vishklar
|race            = [[Vishklar]]
|origin = [[Seretti dimension]]
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|only = The Nightmare Man (TV story)
|home era        = [[21st Century]]
|actor = Julian Bleach
|appearances    = [[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]''
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The '''Nightmare Man''' was a [[Vishklar]] from the [[Seretti dimension]] who terrorised [[human]]s in their [[dream]]s.
|actor           = [[Julian Bleach]]
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The '''Nightmare Man''' was a [[Vishklar]] from the Seretti dimension.


==Biography==
== Biography ==
The Nightmare Man was able to pass into the universe through the [[dream|nightmares]] of [[Luke Smith]], utilising his powerful mind to manifest himself, while at the same time trapping in the dream dimension. Once in the universe proper, he began to induce nightmares in the sleeping populace to further feed him. He was defeated when Luke, [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]], and [[Rani Chandra|Rani]] shrugged off their fears and stood against him. Weakened, the Nightmare Man was imprisoned in a nightmare of his own: Listening to [[Sarah Jane Smith]] telling him how wonderful her son was. ([[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.


==Abilities==
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.
The Nightmare Man was able to visit Luke in his nightmares, and draw power from them, bringing himself through into the universe. 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 their fear. 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. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]'')


==Behind the scenes==
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]]'')
*The Nightmare Man bears a similarity to the [[Pied Piper]], ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'') the [[Dream Lord]], ([[DW]]: ''[[Amy's Choice]]'') and the [[Ghostmaker]], ([[TW]]: ''[[From Out of the Rain]]'') the latter who was also portrayed by [[Julian Bleach]]. He also bears a physical and mental similarity to the Joker from the ''[[Batman]]'' franchise.
 
*The Nightmare Man's goal is identical to that of the [[Bodach]], ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Dreameaters]]'') who were also an incorporeal species feeding on nightmares tackled by [[K9 Mark 2|K9]]. However unlike the Nightmare Man who can manifest himself if he becomes stronger, the Bodach can only possess a Human avatar.
== Personality ==
[[Category:Enemies of Sarah Jane Smith]]
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.
[[Category:Enemies of K9]]
 
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]]'')
 
== Abilities ==
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)