Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master [HD]

A highly entertaining, transitional entry in the series
While things may have become a little predictable by the time of the fourth Freddy film, I think this is a great movie; it is certainly an important one because it serves as a necessary transition between the early films and the later sequels. After all, the supply of Elm Street kids borne of Freddy's killers is limited; there are only three such kids still alive as this movie begins, and if there's one thing Freddy hates it's a survivor. Once these last three are gone, what is Freddy going to do? This film answers that question. It also delivers some deliciously creative deaths and witty repartee a la Krueger. It bolsters and redefines the balance between what has been and what will be, keeping the series fresh while maintaining the overall continuity. The very focus of the action completely changes midway through the film, something you would never see in many a horror film or series.

I think the film starts off very effectively, wisely holding off on the introduction of...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (Four Stars)
This review refers to the edition found in New Line Cinema's "The Nightmare on Elm Street Collection" boxed set.

THE WHO'S WHO: Starring Robert Englund, Rodney Eastman, Danny Hassel, Andras Jones, Tuesday Knight, Ken Sagoes, Lisa Wilcox, Brooke Bundy, Nicholas Mele, Toy Newkirk, Brooke Theiss, Hope Marie Carlton, Linnea Quigley. Freddy Krueger Makeup By Kevin Yagher. Score Composed By Craig Safan. Co-Produced By Robert Shaye. Co-Produced By Rachel Talalay. Directed By Renny Harlin. (R) For Violence, Mild Gore, Profanity, Brief Nudity and Very Mild Sexual Content; 93m.; 1988.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN HERE?: The last of the original Elm Street kids thought they buried the nightmare that was Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund). But it's hard to keep pure evil down, and Freddy once again rises from the grave to invade the dreams of Springwood's children. However, with only three kids remaining (Kristen, Joey and Kincaid from "Nightmare 3"), Freddy needs to find a way to reach...

Freddy's Back and Funnier Than Ever
I am a huge Freddy fan, and after I saw "A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" I was totally blown away!!! Freddy Krueger who is played by the one and only Robert Englund is just funny, besides his evil ego. This is a must see for all Freddy Fans world wide. I guarantee you that "Nightmare 4" will deliver the Freddy action that you've seen in "Nightmare 1" and "Nightmare 3", as well as laughs along the way. So don't miss out on one of the greatest Nightmares film yet! Also as a little treat, you could go to [...] and have an interactive Freddy haunt your pc. All you have to do is download it and then you will recieve episodes every week through your e-mail. Not to mention that its all FREE!!!

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