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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

โ€œIf you think you'll get out alive, you must be dreaming.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 2,114 votes 1h 36m r FantasyThrillerHorror

#38 of 59 films from 1987 #562 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Chuck Russell ยท Written by Frank Darabont, Wes Craven, Chuck Russell, Bruce Wagner

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Overview

A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.

Cast

Patricia Arquetteas Kristen Parker
Heather Langenkampas Nancy Thompson
Craig Wassonas Neil Gordon
Robert Englundas Freddy Krueger
Ken Sagoesas Kincaid
Rodney Eastmanas Joey
Jennifer Rubinas Taryn
Bradley Greggas Phillip
Ira Heidenas Will
Laurence Fishburneas Max
Penelope Sudrowas Jennifer
John Saxonas Thompson
Priscilla Pointeras Dr. Elizabeth Simms
Clayton Landeyas Lorenzo

Facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 1987
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$4,450,000
Box office$44,793,222 (10.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093629

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Questions

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,114 votes, which places it #38 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 37%) and #562 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was directed by Chuck Russell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mask (1994), The Blob (1988), Eraser (1996).
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
Patricia Arquette as Kristen Parker; Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson; Craig Wasson as Neil Gordon; Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger; Ken Sagoes as Kincaid; Rodney Eastman as Joey.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/38276.

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