A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
“Freddy delivers.”
The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.
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Where is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is a 1989 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Stephen Hopkins. The cast is led by Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Erika Anderson. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child was produced by New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, and Smart Egg Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 11, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Writers
- Leslie Bohem, John Skipp, Craig Spector
- Release date
- August 11, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, Smart Egg Pictures
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child cast & crew
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child was directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Leslie Bohem, John Skipp, and Craig Spector.
The cast features Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, Lisa Wilcox as Alice Johnson, Erika Anderson as Greta Gibson, Valorie Armstrong as Mrs. Jordan, Michael Ashton as Gurney Orderly, and Kelly Jo Minter as Yvonne.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Ferguson, cinematography is by Peter Levy, and it was produced by Rupert Harvey and Jon Turtle.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child worth watching?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 1,438 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
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Cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Lisa Wilcox
Alice Johnson
Erika Anderson
Greta Gibson
Valorie Armstrong
Mrs. Jordan
Michael Ashton
Gurney Orderly
Kelly Jo Minter
Yvonne
Danny Hassel
Dan Jordan
Nicholas Mele
Dennis Johnson
Joe Seely
Mark Gray
Burr DeBenning
Mr. Jordan
Clarence Felder
Mr. Gray
Beatrice Boepple
Amanda Krueger
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child in United States?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child in?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child rated?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is rated R. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 1,438 ratings.
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