Nattmara

It could have been a good movie if it had a director like Kubrick for example, or Hitchcock... As it is, Arne Mattson's final product, it's simply boring.

This Arne Mattsson thriller, written by Per Wahlöö, was filmed right after one of Mattsson's hits, "Morianna". But they have very little in common. "Nattmara" received decent reviews in Sweden. And was followed by two of Arne Mattsson's best efforts, "Yngsjömordet" and "Den onda cirkeln".

To me, Nattmara works quite well. Ulla Jacobsson is as expected, Gunnar Hellström not completely happy with his supporting role, while Sven Lindberg as the police inspector shines. Tord Peterson's character carries a secret we don't get to know and Mona Malm we could have seen more of.

The story has a few twists to stay on track the full 100 minutes. And Mattsson's fetishes and darlings are all there, but the movie lacks sexual action. Unusual for Mattsson.