Terror beyond your wildest dreams.
Freddy Krueger is resurrected from his apparent demise, and rapidly tracks down and kills the remainder of the Elm Street kids. However, Kristen, who can draw others into her dreams, wills her special ability to her new friend, Alice.
Cast
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Rodney Eastman
Joey
Danny Hassel
Dan
Andras Jones
Rick
Tuesday Knight
Kristen
Ken Sagoes
Kincaid
Lisa Wilcox
Alice
Brooke Bundy
Elaine
Nicholas Mele
Johnson
Toy Newkirk
Sheila
Brooke Theiss
Debbie
John Beckman
Coach
Kisha Brackel
Friend
Wanda Bursey
Friend in Mourning
Hope Marie Carlton
Pin Up Girl
Kristen Clayton
Little Girl
Duane Davis
Jock
Richard Garrison
Doctor
Jeff Levine
Paramedic
Joanna Lipari
Nurse
Joie Magidow
Physics Teacher
Jacquelyn Masche
Joey's Mom
Robert Shaye
Lecturer
Jody Montana
Buddy in Diner
Pat O'Neal
Student
Linnea Quigley
Soul from Freddy's Chest
Cheryl Richardson
Girl
Mickey Yablans
Buddy in Locker Room
Renny Harlin
Student (uncredited)
Videos
News
‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ STAR LISA WILCOX ENTERS THE WORLD OF ‘WITCHCRAFT: THE LANTERNE OF LIGHT’
Lisa Wilcox, beloved by horror fans worldwide for her legendary performance as Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Ni...
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 & 5 ICON LISA WILCOX JOINS THE CAST OF WITCHCRAFT: THE LANTERNE OF LIGHT
Lisa Wilcox, beloved by horror fans worldwide for her legendary performance as Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Ni...
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Secrets Revealed: Longtime Producer Talks Franchise Secret Meaning
When I first saw A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, I had never heard of Freddy Krueger, […]
Video Interview: Corin Hardy and Sophie Nélisse Discuss the Palpable Practical Effects and Memorable Characters of WHISTLE
As a longtime Divinyls fan, I knew Whistle would be my jam when "Back to the Wall" played over the opening credits: a nice tribute to the song's inclu...
Video Interview: Corin Hardy & Sophie Nélisse Discuss WHISTLE’s Practical Effects and Memorable Characters
As a longtime Divinyls fan, I knew Whistle would be my jam when "Back to the Wall" played over the opening credits: a nice tribute to the song's inclu...
- Release Date 08/19/1988
- Language English
- Director Renny Harlin
- Editors Chuck Weiss, Michael N. Knue, Jack Tucker
- Cinematographer Steven Fierberg
- Producers Rachel Talalay, Robert Shaye
- Companies New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, Smart Egg Pictures
- Budget $6,500,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Aug 19, 1988 | Theatrical | 16 |
| United States | Aug 19, 1988 | Theatrical | R |
| Australia | Dec 1, 1988 | Theatrical | M |
| FI | Dec 16, 1988 | Theatrical | K-18 |
| Japan | Jan 1, 1989 | Theatrical | R18+ |
| France | Jan 4, 1989 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Germany | Feb 2, 1989 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Spain | Apr 12, 1989 | Theatrical | 18 |
| United Kingdom | May 5, 1989 | Theatrical | 15 |
| IE | Jun 16, 1989 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Netherlands | Apr 16, 1990 | Theatrical | 16 |
| PT | Jun 22, 1990 | Theatrical | M/18 |
| Netherlands | Mar 8, 2006 | Physical (DVD) | 16 |
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