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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
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Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,195
293
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    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Wes Craven(character)
      • William Kotzwinkle(story)
      • Brian Helgeland(story)
    • Stars
      • Robert Englund
      • Rodney Eastman
      • John Beckman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Wes Craven(character)
      • William Kotzwinkle(story)
      • Brian Helgeland(story)
    • Stars
      • Robert Englund
      • Rodney Eastman
      • John Beckman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 347User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

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    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Freddy Krueger
    Rodney Eastman
    Rodney Eastman
    • Joey
    John Beckman
    • Coach
    Kisha Brackel
    • Friend
    Brooke Bundy
    Brooke Bundy
    • Elaine
    Wanda Bursey
    • Friend in Mourning
    Hope Marie Carlton
    Hope Marie Carlton
    • Pin Up Girl
    Kristen Clayton
    Kristen Clayton
    • Little Girl
    Duane Davis
    Duane Davis
    • Jock
    Richard Garrison
    • Doctor
    Danny Hassel
    • Dan
    Andras Jones
    Andras Jones
    • Rick
    Tuesday Knight
    Tuesday Knight
    • Kristen
    Jeff Levine
    • Paramedic
    Joanna Lipari
    Joanna Lipari
    • Nurse
    Joie Magidow
    • Physics Teacher
    Jacquelyn Masche
    Jacquelyn Masche
    • Joey's Mom
    Nicholas Mele
    Nicholas Mele
    • Johnson
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Wes Craven(character)
      • William Kotzwinkle(story)
      • Brian Helgeland(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First film in the franchise where Robert Englund received top billing in the opening credits.
    • Goofs
      (at around 22 mins) When a headphone cord is unplugged from a stereo, the stereo does not turn off. The stereos speakers would turn on.
    • Quotes

      Freddy Krueger: Welcome to Wonderland, Alice.

    • 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
    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version was cut by 56 secs to delete footage of nunchakus from two scenes, and the cuts were expanded to 1 min 7 secs for the video release. The cuts were fully restored in the 15 rated 2001 DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into KPDX Fox 49, Award Video: Freddy's Holiday Party Contest (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Kills
      Performed by Vinnie Vincent Invasion

      Written by Vinnie Vincent

      Produced and Arranged by Dana Strum and Vinnie Vincent

      Published by Vinnie Vincent Music/Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

      From the Chrysalis LP "All Systems Go"

      (played on jukebox in diner)

    User reviews347

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    The plot was like a cheesy TV series
    A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, the fourth installment in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. I was lucky enough to get the boxed DVD set of Nightmare on Elm Street series and I just finished all the sequels and while the fourth isn't a bad sequel or continuation of the story, it was pretty silly. It was cool to continue on with the dream warriors who were clever enough to defeat Freddy in the third Nightmare on Elm Street. But Freddy's back and he is more ticked off than ever and you know that's not good. But while the story was a good idea, the way it was executed, I wasn't really that into it, just the acting I think is what killed it for me. The way the movie was made was what made it feel like it was more of a cheesy TV show like on the Sci-fi Channel than an actual movie.

    We start off where the third installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series left off, the kids from the hospital are now grown up and are all on their own. But they are quickly killed off by Freddy hoping to get Kirsten back to help them, but they are too late. But when Kirsten finds a girl, Alice, she finds out that Alice has the same powers as she does. She has the ability to pull other people into her dreams and of course Alice is scared to find out how to use her powers, but she may just have to use them since Freddy is now after her and other kids too.

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was a good enough sequel, but it just could have been better. I liked it, but so far it's not my top favorite sequel. Again, we've got some very cool deaths, don't think I could choose one, I think the water bed one was very cool. But once again, I don't wanna spoil it. Of course if you wanna see the Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, this is recommended, but as a horror movie on it's own, it's OK.

    6/10
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    • Nov 11, 2003

    FAQ2

    • Why didn't Dr. Neil Gordon return from Dream Warriors?
    • What are the differences between the old BBFC 18 Version and the Uncensored Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Nightmare On Elm Street
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nightmare on Elm Street 4
    • Filming locations
      • Café Laurent - 4243 Overland Avenue, Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Heron Communications
      • Smart Egg Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,369,899
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,833,403
      • Aug 21, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,369,899
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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