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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge

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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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03/26/09
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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.

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment 1 Comment
10/09/08
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com

Very weird, homoerotic flick, but very entertaining in a 80s kindofaway

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02/03/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

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.

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01/17/08
Rob Humanick
Rob Humanick
Projection Booth

The second film of the series departs from the storyline dramatically, leaving the impression that it doesn't fit into the series.

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11/03/07
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

I must give credit where it's due: this is pretty unique in its stupidity.

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09/12/07
Tim Brayton
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy

A work of high camp, even if Freddy himself is often reduced to an annoying nocturnal emission that will inevitably ruin a pool party.

Full Review Source: Not Coming to a Theater Near You | comment Comment
12/30/06
Leo Goldsmith
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02/11/06
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08/01/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Freddy's nails are a little blunt here

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05/06/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
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04/06/04
Christopher Null
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01/30/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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11/04/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
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Maybe the weakest entry in the popular series of movies.

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09/12/03
Blake Davis
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12/18/02
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

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10/11/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

The darkest of the Elm Street series. Gets cheesy, but is still fun ... if you're stoned.

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08/28/02
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

The worst of the Nightmares. Don't bother turning on to this Elm Street.

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08/22/02
Gerry Shamray
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

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02/13/01
Mike Bracken
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01/01/00
David Keyes
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