Wes Craven's New Nightmare
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
Critics Sentiment
Craven explains the ancient entity theory to Heather
Dylan becomes increasingly paranoid and scared of sleeping
The film jumps from its lowest point during Dylan's annoying breakdown to its highest with Craven's brilliant meta-fictional explanation.
Critics praised the film's original meta-fictional concept and darker take on Freddy, but were divided on the child actor's performance and the ending's tonal consistency. The middle section featuring Craven's mythology explanation represents the film's creative peak, while the focus on Dylan's character proved most problematic for reviewers.
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Heather Langenkamp
Heather Langenkamp / Nancy Thompson
Robert Englund
Robert Englund / Freddy Krueger
Miko Hughes
Dylan Porter
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
David Newsom
Chase Porter
Tracy Middendorf
Julie
Fran Bennett
Dr. Christine Heffner
John Saxon
John Saxon / Lt. Donald Thompson
JF Davis
Freddy's Hand Double
Matt Winston
Chuck Wilson
Rob LaBelle
Terry Feinstein
Marianne Maddalena
Marianne Maddalena
Gretchen Oehler
Script Supervisor
Cully Fredricksen
Limo Driver
Bodhi Elfman
TV Studio P.A.
Sam Rubin
Sam Rubin
Claudia Haro
New Line Receptionist
Sara Risher
Sara Risher
Robert Shaye
Robert Shaye
Cindy Guidry
Kim at New Line
Crew
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