A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) movie poster

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)

"Freddy delivers."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 43% (RT: 32%, MC: 54) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.4/10 (1,398 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
54
Cast
Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger
Lisa Wilcox as Alice Johnson
Erika Anderson as Greta Gibson
Valorie Armstrong as Mrs. Jordan
Michael Ashton as Gurney Orderly
Kelly Jo Minter as Yvonne
Danny Hassel as Dan Jordan
Nicholas Mele as Dennis Johnson
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,398 votes. Critics scored it lower at 43%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is a 1989 horror, thriller film directed by Stephen Hopkins. The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world. The film has been rated by 1,398 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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