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Nightmares and Dreamscapes

Nightmares and Dreamscapes

Description: An adaptation of Stephen King's collection of short horror stories.
Genre: Horror
Year Released: 2006
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: July 12, 2006
Awards: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score), MORE
Adapted From: Nightmares & Dreamscapes
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