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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3:
Dream Warriors (1987)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
1/04, 12/05
12/05:
The best line of the entire franchise is when Freddy Krueger grabbed Jennifer and yelled as he smashed her
head into the TV: "Welcome to Prime Time, bitch!"
After enduring what's easily one of the worst horror movies ever made,
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is back on track as originally envisioned. I have to say
it's somewhat better than the first part given that there's a serious improvement in every aspect.
I compliment the writers, which is five in all including Frank Darabont of
The Shawshank Redemption fame, for coming up with a solid
script. Furthermore, the special effects are dazzling. Even better is the acting. Two names that stand out
the most are Patricia Arquette and Laurence Fishburne. And don't forget Craig Wasson who's memorable for his
performance in Body Double.
The film has finally shed light on how Freddy Krueger came to be who he is which helps strengthen the plot.
There's a nice catch-up with the two main characters from the original. Also, it presents the clearest
picture of what Freddy looks like. When people think of him nowadays, it's this one.
All in all, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors makes a surprising recovery after Jack Sholder's
disaster of epic proportions.