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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge (1985)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:6
Rotten:12
Average Rating:4.5/10
Runtime: 87 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: In this sequel to the box-office smash "A Nightmare on Elm Street," Freddy Krueger's back and still out for revenge. The story unfolds five years later, as Jesse Walsh, a new teen in town, moves... In this sequel to the box-office smash "A Nightmare on Elm Street," Freddy Krueger's back and still out for revenge. The story unfolds five years later, as Jesse Walsh, a new teen in town, moves into the house that previously belonged to Nancy, the heroine of the first movie. Jesse remains blissfully unaware of the supernatural presence haunting the house -- until Freddy starts invading his dreams. The undead creature wants to take over Jesse's body and renew his murderous vendetta against the local kids. In a last, anguished attempt to save his own and his friends' lives, Jesse gathers his pals together to fight Freddy off and destroy him, once and for all. [More]
Starring: Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Clu Gulager
Starring: Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Clu Gulager, Hope Lange, Robert Englund
Director: Jack Sholder
Director: Jack Sholder
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Reviews for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge
As is the prevalent case with most sequels, the film is inferior to its predecessor. It is still very, very good, however, more so than most viewers give it credit for.
Very weird, homoerotic flick, but very entertaining in a 80s kindofaway
Although Jesse and Lisa are granted some much-needed time to get it on, he and the film would appear in unison in that they're still waiting to come out of the closet.
The second film of the series departs from the storyline dramatically, leaving the impression that it doesn't fit into the series.
I must give credit where it's due: this is pretty unique in its stupidity.
A work of high camp, even if Freddy himself is often reduced to an annoying nocturnal emission that will inevitably ruin a pool party.
The darkest of the Elm Street series. Gets cheesy, but is still fun ... if you're stoned.
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