A Nightmare on Elm Street
IMDb7.4293k votes
RT94%critics
RT84%audience
豆瓣7.543k votes
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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
The vibe
Craven's premise remains the genre's best: the killer waits where you must eventually go — sleep. Englund's Freddy is still frightening here, pre-wisecracks, and the boiler-room dream geography gave slashers a surrealist upgrade. The bathtub shot alone is canon.
Before you press play
- How scary is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- On our intensity scale, A Nightmare on Elm Street rates 4/5 for scares and 3/5 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- Where can I stream A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
