A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989Movie89 minEnglish

The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Google Users70%
Director: Rachel TalalayGenres: Horror, Slasher, Supernatural

Plot Summary

Alice Johnson, the sole survivor of Freddy Krueger's previous killing spree, is now a college student haunted by nightmares. Freddy is using her unborn child to try and kill her friends and return to the real world. Alice must confront her fears and the supernatural entity to protect herself and her baby.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success. Many criticized its convoluted plot and perceived decline in originality compared to earlier installments, while some praised its visual effects and Freddy's continued menace.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative dream sequences and continued effectiveness of Freddy Krueger.
  • Criticized for a convoluted storyline and a perceived lack of fresh ideas.
  • Some found the film to be a decent, albeit formulaic, entry in the franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the film's unique premise involving a pregnant protagonist and the continued scary antics of Freddy Krueger. Some viewers felt it was a solid entry in the series, while others found it less engaging than previous films.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Rachel Talalay, went on to direct 'Tank Girl' and produce 'Doctor Who' episodes.

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2 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

This one was just ok. For some reason the kid in this movie just bothered me. Yea he looked scary but he was a bad actor. The movie itself would have been better with a different actor or just cut him out altogether.
John Chard

John Chard

Kids... always a disappointment. *** This review contains an implied spoiler in last paragraph *** By the time A Nightmare on Elm Street had rolled around to this, part five, Freddy Krueger had long stopped being a scary bogeyman. He ...