A Nightmare on Elm Street
Movie (1984)
If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
Movie (1984)
If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
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Sex & Nudity
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Violence & Gore
The film features extensive gory scenes, surreal violence, stabbings, slashings, and character deaths.
Profanity
Language includes various profanities and exclamations.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
A character struggles with alcohol dependency and smokes cigarettes.
Frightening Scenes
Creepy music and an eerie children's song contribute to a scary atmosphere.
Other things to know
No product placement within the film, but related merchandise exists.
Positives & learning
Positive messages
The movie emphasizes facing things head-on and courage, alongside darker themes.
Role models
Hero Nancy shows courage, though other characters have flaws and authority figures are unhelpful.
Representation
The central character is a smart teen girl, but main characters are White with traditional gender roles and facial differences stereotyped.
Learning
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