A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
1989, English. Directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Freddy delivers.
The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.4/10 from 1,520 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen HopkinsDirector
- Lisa WilcoxAlice Johnson
- Robert EnglundFreddy Krueger
- Danny HasselDan Jordan
- Kelly Jo MinterYvonne Miller
- Erika AndersonGreta Gibson
- Nicholas MeleDennis Johnson
- Valorie ArmstrongMrs. Jordan
- Michael AshtonGurney Orderly
- Joe SeelyMark Gray
- Burr DeBenningMr. Jordan
- Clarence FelderMr. Gray
- Beatrice BoeppleAmanda Krueger
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leslie Bohem, John Skipp, Craig Spector
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $22M
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Watch before A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984 · 7.4/10
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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
1987 · 6.7/10
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988 · 5.9/10
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child: quick answers
What should I watch before A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?
Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) first.
What comes after A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?
Next in the series: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 1,520 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child on?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child 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: The Dream Child?
If you liked A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, try A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Immaculate, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) was directed by Stephen Hopkins and stars Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund, Danny Hassel.