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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 picture than the first
part given 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 strengthening the plot. There's a
nice catch-up with the two main characters from the original. Also, the film 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.