A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
Directed by Jack Sholder5.546%33%5.8
A new family moves into the house on Elm Street, and before long, the kids are again having nightmares about deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger. This time, Freddy attempts to cause havoc in the real world, and can only be overcome if the kids can master their fear.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge Ratings & Reviews
- Tom Majski1d agoWell how wrong I was. I gave this a 2.5 and dismissed it as generic sequel fodder in my first watch. Having now developed my appreciation of the genre a little more this has become one that I really respect. So lets get this out the way, yes the move is gay as anything. I understand it has become a flagpole for the queer community. I think that's cool, its unusual for such 'in your face' representation in the time without it taking over the story. So the point is i acknowledge it, appreciate it and won't address it too much going forward. Jessie and the rest of the cast here are cool. They do a great job and actually elevate the level of acting from the first movie. Though what I really enjoy is the experimentalism of it and the vunerability of the characters. This is before the franchise really laid the ground rules and Freddy was still supposed to be actually scary. On top of that his vunerabilty and insecurity makes this very interesting. Story / lore wise, yes I know it doesn't add up. But this was put out before there really was a 'lore' to Freddy so I forgive it for that. There are some really cool elements between dream and possession that are all held up by final boy Jessie. I just think its really engrossing and the characters far outweight those of the original. Its one of those 'Halloween 3' sequels that seems to have got its respect later in life and I do understand why. Yes its got a lot of gay messaging in it that may have been a surprise on release, yes it breaks the established rules that I argue were acutally established later. But overall this is a really really good installment and a nice experimental step forward from the original.
- CallumNovember 12, 2025⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge – The Dream Stalker Steps Into the Light Freddy’s Revenge is one of the most divisive entries in the franchise, but I’ve always thought it deserves far more credit than it gets. Yes, it breaks the original formula by bringing Freddy further into the real world and showing him on screen more often, but there’s something bold — almost experimental — about the way it tries to evolve the mythology rather than simply repeat it. Jesse’s slow possession is unsettling in a very different way from Nancy’s battle in the first film. The body-horror moments hit hard for the era, especially the scene where blades pierce through Jesse’s hand — still a wince-worthy effect even now. The transformation moments, the heat, the nightmares bleeding into daylight… it all gives the film its own identity. And for a mid-80s horror sequel, the practical effects were ambitious. Compared to today’s slick CGI they look quaint, sure, but at the time they were genuinely impressive. There’s a raw, physical quality to the effects that makes the film feel tactile — grimy in a way modern horror sometimes forgets. It’s not as perfect or poetic as the original, but it’s intense, imaginative, and willing to take risks. Freddy becomes more of a physical threat here, and while some fans disliked that shift, I think it gave the franchise room to breathe. 🔥 Pairing: A spiced rum and cola — dark, slightly chaotic, and burning just enough on the way down to remind you why the ’80s horror scene was such a ride.
- Ecto-1ANovember 6, 2025🌈 The slasher that came out accidentally. This second installment completely tosses out several key rules established in the original film. In A Nightmare On Elm Street, Freddy’s powers was limited strictly to the dream world, he could only harm people who were asleep. But in the sequel, Freddy suddenly gains the ability to possess the main character and commit murders in the real world. Victims no longer need to be asleep… or even anywhere near Elm Street. It feels like the movie abandons its own mythology almost immediately. And then there are the not-so-subtle gay undertones. They’re so prominent that the film often plays less like a horror movie and more like an unintentional comedy. Between the possession metaphor, the leather bar scene and the awkwardly intense male relationships, it’s hard to take any of it seriously as a straight-up slasher. That said, the movie is worth watching at least once for the weirdness, for the laughs and for the pure “How did this get made?” factor. It’s easily the strangest entry in the entire franchise.
- DANNYZUKO78October 17, 2025"I LIKE A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET I A LITTLE MORE NOW" WHO WAS JESSE THE GUY WITH BLACK HAIR OR THE GUY WITH PEE YELLOW LOOKING HAIR. 🤔 ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE IS IT A MOVIE.
- Jack GilesJune 1, 2025It was so gay but it was pretty good
- SandyOlson78October 17, 2025Tatum from Scream was right. The first one was good, but the rest (so far) are bad. It took me a year to finish.
- Tyler SOctober 14, 2025Despite the wonky plot and bland characters Freddy's Revenge over delivers on the make up effects and gore. This is the best and scariest Freddy looked in the entire series, he is truly menacing in this one. The pool massacre climaxing with flames towering behind Freddy his arms spread out saying "You are all my children now" is iconic. Watched the new 4K and just like part one this transfer looks and sounds amazing. 👍👍 7/10
- Kevin WardJune 30, 2025Freddy’s claw splitting out through Jesse’s hand, and the whole of the rest of that scene has been etched into my brain since childhood. Definitely fun revisiting this. It’s been a long time since I’ve rewatched any of them. The practical effects hold up remarkably.
- jborn4christSeptember 4, 202590 minutes of 80’s tropes and bad Freddy one liners. Least favorite of all the franchise
- ርልዪረSeptember 22, 2025For some reason "A Nightmare On Elm Street part 2" is seen as one of the weakest films in the Franchise, and seems to generate love and hate in equal measure. But whilst most of the other sequel's in the Franchise follow the same path "part 2" dares to be different. Freddy Krueger is still a terrifying creation in this movie, perhaps the last movie in which he was a genuinely scary Character. The Special Effects are terrific (easily as good as the original, and definitely more innovative). Whilst it's true the cast may not be as strong as in the original movie, they certainly do the job as the "Dream Demon Freddy Kruger" tries to bridge the gap between dreams and reality that will allow him to return to the real World.This sequel is so underrated its criminal, it's a grisly blood fest, and is easily as good as the original movie. It certainly doesn't deserve a lot of the hate it gets. It's a bloody good show.
- ZokkiieSeptember 13, 2025Not as sharp as the original, but still has its moments. The tone is weirder, the story a bit messy, and Freddy feels different, but there’s some fun 80s horror energy here. It’s a flawed sequel, but worth a watch for fans.
- KGM SOSASeptember 4, 2025This sequel was a mixed bag for me. I actually liked the cast & characters, & some of the kills were solid. I also appreciated how they tied the story back to Nancy from the first film. However, where it really let me down was in how Freddy operated. Instead of using his victims’ dreams (his signature & most terrifying trait) Freddy had to possess Jesse & use him to do the killing. Personally, I wasn’t a fan of that choice. What makes Freddy so special is the art of dreamscape kills, tormenting people in their sleep in wildly creative, nightmarish ways. With Jesse as the killer, it loses that core identity & makes it feel more like a standard possession movie rather than a Freddy Krueger film. It also removes the element of Freddy spreading fear in his own name, since to the outside world it just looks like a random kid doing the killing. This film stands out as the oddball in the series, since it leans on possession rather than Freddy’s dreamscape kills. Thankfully, later sequels quickly course-corrected & brought Freddy back to the dream world, doubling down on the creative, surreal & over-the-top nightmares that fans now consider his trademark. That said, I respect that the filmmakers tried something different here back before Freddy was solidified as a horror icon & the movie does redeem itself in the final act, when Freddy finally takes center stage. Even though it’s technically still possession, at least the victims are seeing Freddy himself rather than Jesse which makes it play much better. Overall, it’s still a good watch, but nowhere near the original’s brilliance & not even as strong as the later sequel set in the mental hospital. A solid entry, but ultimately a disappointment.
- tellumAugust 18, 2025The subtext of this movie is hilariously obvious, but I first saw this when I was very young and thought that dude was pretty cool the way he partied by himself in his room. Somehow I am straight.
- Steven AndersonJuly 27, 2025Like the majority of the Freddy movies, looking back I loved them growing up, but watching them now makes me laugh at the cheesiness. Either way it's part of one of the greatest horror series ever made.
