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A Nightmare on Elm Street

2010Movie1 h 35 minR

HorrorMystery
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic354.7Rotten Tomatoes14%43%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Welcome to your new nightmare.

Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The man terrorizes them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when, one by one, they start dying violently, the friends realize that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.

Feels like

  • Slasher Revival
  • Visceral Gore Effects
  • Classic Horror Homage
  • High Tension Survival
  • Teen Horror Tropes
  • Disturbing Imagery
  • Fast-Paced Thriller
  • Nostalgic Fear
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Practical Effects Showcase

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Samuel Bayer
Written by
Eric Heisserer, Wesley Strick
Produced by
Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller
Music by
Steve Jablonsky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 30, 2010 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
April 30, 2010
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$116 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Resurrected Murderer, Nightmare Fuel Coloring Book, Distressed Dude +9

  • Resurrected Murderer
  • Nightmare Fuel Coloring Book
  • Distressed Dude
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (PC)
  • Crusty Caretaker
  • Creepy Children Singing
  • Lecherous Licking
  • Motive Decay
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Dark World
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Manipulative Bastard

12 of 135 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Nightmare on Elm Street?"

Questions about A Nightmare on Elm Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Nightmare on Elm Street?

HBO MaxPhiloAMC+AMC

In the United States, A Nightmare on Elm Street streams on HBO Max, Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (25).

Will A Nightmare on Elm Street scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was A Nightmare on Elm Street a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$116 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does A Nightmare on Elm Street use?

Resurrected MurdererNightmare Fuel Coloring BookDistressed DudeA Nightmare on Elm Street (PC)Crusty CaretakerCreepy Children SingingLecherous LickingMotive DecayWould Hurt a ChildDark WorldFaux Affably EvilManipulative Bastardand 123 more

TV Tropes lists 135 tropes for it, including Resurrected Murderer, Nightmare Fuel Coloring Book, and Distressed Dude.