Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro returns with his first film since 2017’s “The Shape of Water” with a movie of a different sort. “Nightmare Alley” is an adaptation of the William Lindsey Gresham novel of the same name, and finds del Toro working without supernatural elements for the first time in his career. Production initially began in January 2020, but Covid shut down filming in March. Resuming filming in September 2020, the film finished up in December of 2020, and is now a bona fide Best Picture Oscar nominee.

Is “Nightmare Alley” Streaming?

Yes. “Nightmare Alley” started streaming on HBO Max and Hulu on Feb. 1.

Is “Nightmare Alley” in Theaters?

“Nightmare Alley” was released exclusively in movie theaters on Dec. 17 and is still playing in some theaters.

What Is “Nightmare Alley” About?

Stanton Carlisle, a carnival con-artist, develops a knack for “performing” psychic readings on strangers through sleight of hand and convincing technique.