Nightmare 5

Freddy Krueger returns to haunt the dreams of his next victim: Alice Johnson's unborn child. As the child develops, so do Freddy's powers, allowing him to manipulate the dreams of Alice and her friends. Alice must find a way to enter the dream world herself and confront Freddy to save her child and end his reign of terror.

Nightmare 5: The Dream Child was met with a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike, often criticized for its convoluted plot and perceived lack of originality compared to earlier installments in the franchise.

• Praised for its imaginative dream sequences and Freddy Krueger's continued menace.

• Criticized for a weak and confusing storyline, particularly the focus on an unborn child.

• Seen as a step down in quality for the series, lacking the scares and creativity of its predecessors.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a disappointing entry in the series. While some appreciated the creative visuals and Freddy's character, many felt the plot was convoluted and the scares were less effective than in previous films.

The film's visual effects team spent six months creating the elaborate 'comic book' dream sequence where Freddy tears through a character's body.