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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988, English. Directed by Renny Harlin.

Terror beyond your wildest dreams.

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

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Runtime
1h 33m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
19 August 1988
Country
United States of America
Written by
Brian Helgeland, Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat
Budget
$6.5M
Box office
$49M
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What should I watch before A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) first.

What comes after A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

Next in the series: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,729 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master on?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

If you liked A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, try A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Halloween II, Trick.

Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) was directed by Renny Harlin and stars Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund, Rodney Eastman.

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