A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
A burned killer hunts teenagers in their dreams, turning sleep into a chilling and surreal battle for survival.
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
How intense is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What A Nightmare on Elm Street feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittysurreal
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream A Nightmare on Elm Street
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Is A Nightmare on Elm Street for you?
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street scary?
Yes. A Nightmare on Elm Street is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does A Nightmare on Elm Street have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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