Nightmare Movies is a non-fiction book about horror films by British critic and novelist Kim Newman.

Joseph Aisenberg of Bright Lights Film Journal wrote that Newman's opinions, presented facetiously and shallowly, keep readers from taking them too seriously while entertaining them with his enthusiasm.

[3] Barry Forshaw of The Independent wrote that "it's hard to think of a more persuasive advocate for this much-despised art form".

[4] Julian White of Starburst rated it 8/10 stars and said that although it focuses too much on trend-setters at the expense of lesser-known films, it is "a must for horror buffs".

[6] Dejan Ognjanovic of Twitch Film called it "your ultimate guide to modern horror cinema".