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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

★ 5.5R82 minDirector: Jack Sholder

1985 film by Jack Sholder

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge is a 1985 American supernatural slasher film directed by Jack Sholder and written by David Chaskin. It stars Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, and Robert Rusler. It is a sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and the second installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The film follows Jesse Walsh, a teenager who begins having recurring nightmares about Freddy Krueger after moving into the former home of Nancy Thompson from the first film.

Freddy's Revenge was released on November 1, 1985, and grossed $30 million at the domestic box office on a budget of $3 million. It received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with many comparing it unfavorably to its predecessor. However, it has enjoyed later success as a cult classic, with critics having reassessed the film's homoerotic themes and subject material. It was distributed by New Line Cinema. The film was followed by A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge about?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) — A new family moves into the house on Elm Street, and before long, the kids are again having nightmares about deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger. This time, Freddy attempts to possess a teenage boy to cause havoc in the real world, and can only be overcome if the boy's sweethe
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.