A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may know the way to defeat him for good.

Director:

Renny Harlin

Writers:

Wes Craven (character), William Kotzwinkle (story),

Stars:

Lisa Wilcox, Andras Jones, Rodney Eastman

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lisa Wilcox	...	Alice Johnson
Andras Jones	...	Rick Johnson
Danny Hassel	...	Dan Jordan
Rodney Eastman	...	Joey Crusel
Tuesday Knight	...	Kristen Parker
Ken Sagoes	...	Roland Kincaid
Brooke Bundy	...	Elaine Parker
Nicholas Mele	...	Mr. Dennis Johnson
Toy Newkirk	...	Sheila Kopecky
Brooke Theiss	...	Debbie Stevens
Robert Englund	...	Freddy Krueger
Jacquelyn Masche	...	Mrs. Crusel
Hope Marie Carlton	...	Pin Up Girl
Richard Garrison	...	Doctor
John Beckman	...	Coach

Storyline

Following up the previous Nightmare film, the dream demon Freddy Krueger is resurrected from his apparent demise, and rapidly tracks down and kills all three of the surviving Elm Street kids. However, Kristen (who has the ability to draw others into her dreams) wills her special ability to her friend Alice before her demise. Afterwords, Alice soon realizes that Freddy is taking advantage of that unknown power she now wields to pull a new group of teenage children into his foul domain.

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Plot Keywords:

dream | freddy krueger | nightmare | elm street | demon | 

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Taglines:

Are you ready for Freddy?

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Nightmare On Elm Street

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 August 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Hora do Pesadelo 4: O Mestre dos Sonhos

Filming Locations:

Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery - 1831 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$49,369,900 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, Smart Egg Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min 99 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Not only did actor Tuesday Knight co-star in the film, she performed the theme song.

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Goofs

Kristen's hair in the beginning basement scenes.

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Quotes

Daniel 'Dan' Jordan: So, uh, why the haunted house?
Kristen: It's not just a house. It's his home. He waiting in there for me to dream.
Rick: Hey, it's okay. We're with you.
Kristen: I told you, you can't help me. This isn't a normal nightmare. I'm history.

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Crazy Credits

A text before the opening credits reads as follows: "When deep sleep falleth on men, fear came apon me. And trembling which made all my bones to shake" -Job IV, 13-14

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Connections

References Alice in Wonderland (1951)

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Soundtracks

"Nightmare"
by Performed by Tuesday Knight
(played during opening credits)

User Reviews

Well it ain't Dr. Seuss

Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2) directs Dream Master, the fourth entry in the franchise about a maniacal dreamstalker named Freddy Kruger. The entry is extremely passable and enjoyable.

The survivors of Dream Warriors are still haunted by memories of Freddy Kruger. But Freddy isn't quite dead as he picks up his glove and takes up where he left off...with vengeance. The only flaw in his plan: a shy outcast named Alice who harbors powers that will enable her to do battle with Kruger as she assumes qualities of past Freddy victims.

Although some of the more interesting characters are sacrificed first, the Nightmare franchise proves to be deeper and more original than any other slasher series around. Some inventive deaths and imagery on display as Robert Englund devours the scenery as Freddy.