Official movie poster for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), a horror film

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge(1985)

The man of your dreams is back.

5.8(2,177)1h 27m1985-11-01
Horror

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Synopsis

A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) is a horror film directed by Jack Sholder, released on November 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Mark Patton, Robert Englund, Kim Myers and Robert Rusler. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 2,177 ratings.

Director:
Jack Sholder
Writers:
Wes Craven, David Chaskin
Producers:
Robert Shaye
Cinematographer:
Jacques Haitkin
Composer:
Christopher Young
Production:
New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, Heron Communications, Media Home Entertainment
Budget:
$3,000,000
Revenue:
$30,000,121
Status:
Released

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) Trailer

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge.

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Kill For Me - 4K Movie Clip

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My Stop - 4K Movie Clip

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Got the Brain - 4K Movie Clip

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Freddy Crashes the Party

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Freddy Emerges from Jesse's Body

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School Bus Nightmare

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"Transformation"

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 2,177 ratings.

John Chard

5/10

Possession is nine-tenths of the law. A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge is the runt of the Elm Street litter. It was unfortunate to be the sequel to a landmark horror film, a film that birthed one of the ultimate horror icons whilst having at its core a terrifying premise. A premise that was superbly executed by all involved in the first film. Part 2 bravely tried to advance the bogeyman story to…

Reviewed on October 11, 2015

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6/10

Freddy's Revenge deserves redemption. If you don't expect a film about Freddy, you can appreciate this sequel for what it is, instead of begrudging it for what it isn't. The argument for a gay reading--the idea that Freddy is symbolic of the protagonist's repressed homosexual desires--isn't entirely convincing but even without it, the movie's a lot better than many credit it. This is a Nightmare on Elm Street story…

Reviewed on June 26, 2017

Andre Gonzales

5/10

The nightmare that started it all. Made us all scared to go to to sleep. My favorite horror series next to Friday the 13th. Love this movie.

Reviewed on April 17, 2023

Andre Gonzales

5/10

My least favorite out of the series. Didn't like this one because Freddy wasn't really killing any one until the end. He used a live human to kill for him. So it was kind of dumb.

Reviewed on April 17, 2023

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge online?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?

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The main cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) includes Mark Patton, Robert Englund, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler and Clu Gulager. The film was directed by Jack Sholder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge released?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge was released on November 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge worth watching?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 2,177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?

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