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... [More]
Starring: Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Clu Gulager
Director: Jack Sholder
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Reviews for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge
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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 |
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2.5/4 |
Very weird, homoerotic flick, but very entertaining in a 80s kindofaway Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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 1.5/4 |
The second film of the series departs from the storyline dramatically, leaving the impression that it doesn't fit into the series. Full Review |
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3/10 |
I must give credit where it's due: this is pretty unique in its stupidity. Full Review |
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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 |
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2/5 |
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2/5 |
Freddy's nails are a little blunt here
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2/5 |
Maybe the weakest entry in the popular series of movies.
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7/10 |
The darkest of the Elm Street series. Gets cheesy, but is still fun ... if you're stoned.
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The worst of the Nightmares. Don't bother turning on to this Elm Street.
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CommentLatest News for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 -...
January 31, 2008:
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In a move that should surprise no one, New Line has announced a partnership with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes banner to reboot the Nightmare on Elm Street series. More...
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