Synopsis :
A decade of wisecracking sequels have not diminished the power of this striking
horror film from the director of Scream. Teenagers in a small town are dropping
like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides.
A cop's daughter (Heather Langenkamp) traces the cause to child molester Fred
Krueger (Robert Englund), who was burned alive by angry parents many years before.
Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their
lives as his revenge. The teenaged leads are sympathetic and intelligent, unlike
the dumb victims presented in most films of the period, and they are ably backed
up by veterans like John Saxon and Ronee Blakley. Director Wes Craven creates
moments of real dread by examining the line between nightmares and reality,
as well as the "sins of the parents" theme, and although the film
is quite gory, it never resorts to cheap bloodletting for its effect. A unique
and disturbing experience, this film is highly recommended for horror buffs.
~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
- Cast :
- John Saxon - Lt. Thompson
- Ronee Blakely - Marge Thompson
- Heather Langenkamp - Nancy Thompson
- Amanda Wyss - Tina Gray
- Nick Corri - Rod Lane
- Johnny Depp - Glen Lantz
- Robert Englund - Freddy Krueger
- Charles Fleischer - Dr. King
- Joe Whipp - Sgt. Parker
- Lin Shaye - Teacher
- Joe Unger - Sgt. Garcia
- Jeff Levine - Coroner
- Sandy Lipton - Mrs. Lantz
- Mimi Meyer-Shaye - Teacher
- Don Hannah - Surfer
- Mimi Craven - Nurse
- Ed Call - Mr. Lantz
- Jason Adams - Surfer #1
- David Andrews - Foreman
- Shashawnee Hall - Cop
- Jack Shea - Minister
- Studio/Banner : EAGLE VIDEO
- Format : DVD
- Language : English
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