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Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

โ€œThey saved the best for last.โ€

5.3/10 ยท 1,519 votes 1h 29m r ComedyFantasyThrillerHorror

#62 of 63 films from 1991 #2770 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Rachel Talalay ยท Written by Michael De Luca, Rachel Talalay

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Overview

Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams. Their quest for answers leads to a certain house on Elm Street -- where the nightmares become reality.

Cast

Robert Englundas Freddy Krueger
Lisa Zaneas Maggie Burroughs
Shon Greenblattas John Doe
Lezlie Deaneas Tracy
Yaphet Kottoas Doc
Breckin Meyeras Spencer
Ricky Dean Loganas Carlos
Cassandra Rachel Frielas Little Girl
Lindsey Fieldsas Loretta Krueger
Tobe Sextonas Teenage Freddy Krueger
Johnny Deppas Teen on TV
Tom Arnoldas Childless Man
Roseanne Barras Ethel
Alice Cooperas Mr. Underwood

Facts

Release dateSeptember 5, 1991
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$34,872,033 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0101917

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Questions

How long is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 1,519 votes, which places it #62 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 3%) and #2770 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare was directed by Rachel Talalay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Tank Girl (1995).
Who stars in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger; Lisa Zane as Maggie Burroughs; Shon Greenblatt as John Doe; Lezlie Deane as Tracy; Yaphet Kotto as Doc; Breckin Meyer as Spencer.
What is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25213.

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