
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
3
(3.2K)
Horror
Thriller
1988
93 min
R
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.
Starring:
Robert Englund
,
Rodney Eastman
,
Danny Hassel
,
Andras Jones
,
Tuesday Knight
,
Ken Sagoes
,
Lisa Wilcox
Horror
Thriller
Slasher
Supernatural
AD
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"Meatballs with the faces of Freddy’s victims on them 🤢. A girl turned into a cockroach and crushed 🤢. Otherwise this is definitely better than the awful part 2."
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Jim Woehr
"This movie was so slow. Out of the first 4, this one was the slowest. This one had the worst death scene though. I thought the puppet one in 3 was bad. The bug one in this is far worse. I don’t think I’ll watch the others. I watched these because I own the 4 pack. "
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Griffin
"Some good body horror in this one, but still ultimate 80s cheesiness. Robert Englund gets better in each one. "
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MeYou0
"Not the best and not the worst"
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Arleisha Strauder
"I’ve see them all. I own the collection just in case Wi-Fi goes out. Lol"
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Nicole Graham - Morris
"A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a vibrant and inventive continuation of the iconic horror franchise, delivering a mix of surreal dream sequences, creative kills, and a fresh evolution of Freddy Krueger’s sinister persona. Directed by Renny Harlin, the film successfully embraces the campy tone established in its predecessor while introducing a more polished visual style and a unique protagonist arc.
The standout feature of The Dream Master is its visual imagination. Harlin crafts a series of surreal dreamscapes that are as nightmarish as they are visually arresting. From the stomach-churning roach motel scene to the kaleidoscopic dream fights, the film continuously pushes the boundaries of practical effects and creative storytelling.
However, the film is not without flaws. The narrative feels somewhat rushed, and Freddy’s once-terrifying presence leans heavily into camp, which may alienate fans of the darker tone of the original. Some of the secondary characters are underdeveloped, serving as mere fodder for Freddy’s imaginative kills.
Overall, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a quintessentially '80s horror sequel that balances thrills, humor, and visual spectacle. While it lacks the psychological depth of Wes Craven’s original, it’s an entertaining entry in the series that solidifies Freddy Krueger’s place as one of horror’s most enduring villains."
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Angel Brown
"Underrated one of the franchise "
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ABM RAH
"Haven’t seen it yet "
B B
Build a Bear
"Because it's Freddy! "
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Sasha Lynn
"Great story and a fun watch. "
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Justin