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Movie Info

Release Date: February 27, 1987
Runtime: 96 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (31)
Genres:
Thriller Fantasy Horror
Budget: $4,450,000
Revenue: $44,793,222
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States of America πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
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68%
Tomatometer
49
49/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
1,990 votes
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6.7/10
IMDb
99,548 votes
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

1987

"Fight back while you sleep, or never wake up."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Freddy's Funhouse? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Pesadilla en Elm Street 3: Los guerreros del sueΓ±o : 1987? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Freddy 3? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Nightmare III - Freddy KrΓΌger lebt? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Hora do Pesadelo 3: Os Guerreiros dos Sonhos? All international titles (31) →
Thriller Fantasy Horror 96 min 6.7/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Box Office

Budget: $4,450,000
Revenue: $44,793,222
Profit $40,343,222
ROI +906.6% (10.1x)

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is directed by Chuck Russell .

Cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Heather Langenkamp
Nancy Thompson
Patricia Arquette as Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
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Kristen Parker
Craig Wasson as Dr. Neil Gordon in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
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Dr. Neil Gordon
Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
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Keywords

#murder 248 #sequel 176 #psychopath 61 #dreams 50 #alcoholic 50 #supernatural 48 #mental illness 39 #nightmare 30 #supernatural horror 26 #slasher 23 #sadism 20 #catholicism 16 #dream sequence 13 #trapped 12 #hypnosis 8

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Smart Egg Pictures production company logo Smart Egg Pictures

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

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  • The film was notable for its use of practical effects, particularly in the dream sequences where Freddy Krueger's powers were visually demonstrated through innovative techniques.

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  • The character of Kristen Parker, played by Patricia Arquette, was originally intended to be portrayed by a different actress, but Arquette's audition impressed the filmmakers enough to change their decision.

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  • One of the film's memorable scenes features a puppet-like Freddy Krueger, which was achieved using animatronics and puppetry, showcasing the creativity of the special effects team.

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  • The film serves as a continuation of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, further exploring the mythology of Freddy Krueger and his impact on the dreams of teenagers.

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  • There is a continuity error in one scene where a character's hair changes length between shots, indicating a lapse in filming consistency.

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  • The soundtrack includes a song by Dokken titled 'Dream Warriors,' which became closely associated with the film and helped to popularize the heavy metal genre during the 1980s.

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