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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors [VHS]

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Nightmare On Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors is one great movie. Everything that was wrong with Freddy's Revenge (Part 2) has been fixed to create one of the best films of this series, and one of the best horror films ever made. I'm serious! This blows stuff like "The Exorcist" right out the window. This is the perfect horror film. It's scary, funny, has great suspense, good acting, great writing, good cinematography. Everything!

The film begins with young Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette, in her first movie role) having a horrible nightmare. She wakes up, and is faced with another nightmare! In this nightmare, Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) cuts her wrists open. When her mom finds her, it looks as if Kristen was trying to commit suicide. So, her mother, Elaine (Brooke Bundy) takes her to a hospital full of (supposedly) crazy teens, whom try to commit suicide as well. As it turns out, they're all dreaming of Mr. Krueger, but all the doctors think they're psychotic. Dr. Elizibeth Simms (Priscilla Pointer, Carrie) has them sedated to help them sleep well. However, this causes many deaths, and they keep on coming until Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp), survivor of the first film and now a dream specialist, comes to help them. Dr. Neil Gordan (Craig Wasson, Body Double) takes a liking to her, and so they both try to help out the troubled teens before there are no more troubled teens to help!

This movie's fantastic! Thanks to a clever script by Frank Darabont (who would later write "The Green Mile" and "The Shawshank Redemption") and co-written with three others including series creator Wes Craven. The script's great. It moves at a good, fast pace, and never slows down a bit (something Part 2 did quite a bit). Look out for Larry Fishburne (The Matrix) in a small part as Max. I wish people would stop being so mean to poor Heather Langenkamp and her acting abilities. I felt she did great with her role. She simply doesn't have much to do this time around. I find her a great actress, and it's a shame she didn't make it to many other movies. Craig Wasson plays the caring doctor well, Priscilla Pointer is great in a part you'll hate and watch out for a cameo on TV by the sci-fi cult horror clasic, Critters, another Robert Shaye film.

Great DVD, as usual. And, as usual, the extra features are on the bonus disk in the Nightmare Series Encyclopedia in the box set. This movie does have great picture and sound quality, though! You get either mono (poo!) or 5.1 surround (now THAT'S what I'm talking about!). Just switch around the two sounds, you'll definately see the difference! You also get producton notes, Jump To A Nightmare, a proper widescreen 1:85:1 anamorphic ratio, as well as (unless you get the boxed set) a 1:66:1 standard format. The only extra NOT in the boxed set is theatrical trailer (it's actually a teaser). For DVD-Rom you get an easy trivia game as well as an entire script and links to the Freddy website!

All together, great DVD! I'd recommend it to any body anyday!

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If you think for a moment, the possibility of falling asleep...discovering a monsterous killer, that will never ever leave you alone until you are destroyed. Every time you're awake, you're fear never let's up. He'll eventually get you, because, unlike Friday the 13th, Halloween, Scream or I Know What You Did Last Summer...you can't escape the killer by hiding or running. We all eventually have to go to sleep. That's the way it is. Unlike all the other slashers, Freddy has an advantage on the controls of you're body. This is not to say anything negative about other horror villains. I'm simply saying, Freddy's the most clever of all the screen's horror movie stars.

In his thrid screen adventure, Freddy haunts a mental hospital where he continues to disturb the last of the Elm Street kids. Nancy Thompson, from Nightmare 1, comes into focus with Craig Wasson's character, to help these kids with their horrifying nightmares of one red and green sweatered, blade-gloved boogeyman. I wonder who that could be??? Well, Freddy starts to kill teens, one-by-one in standard modern-day horror style. And we notice he's more in the lighting of this film than in previous installments. I don't think that's a bad thing. I find his features should be revealed. His features are amazing. The make-up artists who work on the films, David Miller and Kevin Yagher, have always done a superb job doing Freddy's make-up. As for the story of the film...it was eventuall do to the fact Freddy haunts several teen-nightmares. Some say these films mainly offer great effects. But, I think in saying that, they over-look how great these effects are. And anyway, there's much more to these films than just special effects.

While I was watching "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors," I thought to myself that this is what a sequel should be. Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) returns to the lineup in this third installment of the classic series as a past victim who will do anything to help out the teenagers that Freddy Krueger is now terrorizing. However, to help the kids out, she needs their cooperation and the help of Dr. Gordan.

What makes "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" a great sequel is that it has a lot of good horror scenes such as Freddy turning into a snake and trying to eat Kristen (Patricia Arquette), and it also has good suspense, and even a sense of adventure. Dr. Gordan insists to Nancy's father that he shows him where Freddie Krueger's bones were buried years ago. At the same time, Nancy, Kristen, and the rest of the ones who are being terrified by Freddy's nightmarish wrath, and must team up to do what they can to save themselves. That's when the sense of adventure comes into focus.

The special effects for "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" are also top notch. If you like horror movies, I recommend getting this movie.

I practically grew up on watching "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Been watching them ever since I was little. Freddy Krueger is my all-time favorite horror villain. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" is probably one of my personal favorites in the series. It's got a great script, great concept, and it's entertaining as hell. Both chilling and funny, this is a movie to watch if you want a good time.

This particular "Nightmare on Elm Street" has a rather ingenious storyline; possibly the most creative in the series. The "survivors" of Elm Street are slowly falling victim to Krueger's violent rampage one by one (although the deaths are considered "suicides" by the doctors). Only a few remain alive in a psychiatric ward and they all have similar nightmares. They all dream of a man who is horribly scarred and wears a glove with razor blades for fingers. And they know that he is out to get them. However, these aren't your typical survivors. They have special powers and gifts in their dream world that makes them unique and powerful. These gifts and powers may be the only thing that can stop Freddy once and for all, before he murders each and every one of them.

This one was actually co-written by Wes Craven, the man behind the original "Nightmare on Elm Street." It really shows because this one isn't as funny as the later ones. It's more creepy and scary, too. The movie was very well-directed and written. The actors were great and each of them really made the movie work. And of course, you have to give credit to Robert Englund, who really shines as Freddy. There is no way anybody else could play the part. Englund practically made the role his own.

The DVD doesn't have much to offer, but it does look and sound great. No more having to deal with the mono VHS copy that was recorded in "extended play." The picture is crystal clear, and even a little TOO clear at parts. The new Dolby Digital mix is also really good. You do have the option to listen to it in mono, which is the original theatrical mix. Other than that, no eye-popping extras.

"A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" is a Freddy movie to remember. Not only is it scary and even funny at times, but it's also very creative and impressive. I'm a fan of all the Freddy flicks, but this one is probably my favorite of them all. This is something recommended for ALL horror-buffs. Then again, all of you horror-buffs have already seen it, now haven't you? Well, then to the rest of you... check it out when you can!

This movie brings back alot of memories. I feel that this film had all the best elements of the first film and the most horrifying elements of all the other films. It's by far the best written of all the films.

In this film, Freddy returns with his sights on killing the remaining kids of Elm Street who are all in a mental ward....oh gee I wonder why? Also, Nancy (from the first film) makes a reprise in this film. In my opinion, this film should have been the second one and the second film should have been the third, but one must realize that this was probably a casting problem or maybe she couldn't do it....hmmmmm.

One of the unique qualities about this film is that it's the beginning of where Freddy starts to kill his victims in unusual ways. It also marks the beginning of Freddy as "King of the One liners." What's really disturbing besides Freddy are these kids. I mean they are strange, mentally-ill rejects, which with the help of a doctor and Nancy they will all unlock powers to help them battle Freddy in the dreamworld.

This third installment isn't just the best Nightmare film, but is also the most shocking of them all! A must buy for all horror fans.

After a lackluster 1st sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, attempts to take the series back to its roots. It has been an unmarked amount of time since part 2 and Freddy has returned since then to slaughter the children of the parents who murdered him. Our prime location changes, for the first time, from Nancy Thompson's house to an asylum full of kids who are scared to sleep. A new patient, Kristin Parker (played by Patricia Arquette) arrives and also dreams of a red and green sweatered man with knives for fingers. The doctors decide that all these kids need is a good night's rest and usually sedate them. Sadly, this leads to the children being unable to awaken fro their Freddy nightmares.

A suprise entrance by Nancy Thompson (played by Heather Langenkamp), who has not been seen since Elm Street 1, is a welcomed addition to this movie. Her past with Freddy adds immediate extra excitment to the film when the killer lays eyes on her and whispers only "... you..."

The film shows off group unity against Freddy instead of the usual kill-off-one-by-one formula. Another first for the series is the deaths become much more spectacular. And Freddy's darkness begins to fade in favor of quip one-liners.

Overall, I do not know exactly what Wes Craven's role in this movie was, but this sequel remains hailed as the best sequel in the series. A huge step up from part 2 indeed.

Ohhhhhhhhhh my my my, what can I say about this one? By the time it entered home video on vhs in late 1987, I was not familiar with Freddy at all except for the fact that I knew the premise....he can kill in your dreams and goes after kids and teens. The fact that I was at that time only goin on age 15 did not help. I was terrified of anything related to horror. In my mind Freddy was the worst. As a scared 15 year old kid, Freddy was the last thing I wanted to view. I was watching films like, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back. Those I could handle. However, in late summer of 1987, a friend of mine rang me up and told me to come over because he had a new movie he had rented that he wanted me to watch. I asked him what it was and he wouldnt tell me. All he said was that id be surprised and that id really like it. So, I went over and he wouldnt let me see the title on the box. He just slid it into the slot of the VCR. Folks, I saw the New Line Cinema Logo and then this graphic, "Sleep, those little slices of death. How I loathe them....Edgar Allan Poe" My mind started to reel but I had not yet realized what this film was; and then I saw the title, "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS." Now mind you the closest I ever came to seeing this film was the wonderfully cool Dokken Video on MTV called, Dream Warriors. I even had a hard time viewing the visage of Freddy in that MTV video. Hilarious huh?? Anyway, when I saw the title come up, I grabbed my coat and I was getting the hell out of there and quickly. However, my buddy begged me to give it a chance, he said its not as bad as I was thinkin and that id actually find certain parts of it actually funny. Now I thought he was pullin my leg with that statement. Even his mother told me id like it. She had already seen it in the theatres and so had my buddy. So, once I heard her reassure me as well, I decided to give it a chance. As the opening of the film carried on I viewed the front cover on the box. A vicious looking cover with Freddy's face leering over several teens facing him, appearing to stand on his out-stretched knives with a tagline that I find today to be one of the most creative taglines ever!!! "If you think you'll get out alive, you must be dreaming." Anyhow, suffice it to say, after experiencing dream warriors, I was instantly relieved and I was also an instant fan!! I couldnt believe it actually because id sworn this character off. I was terrified of him. I suppose id have to thank my buddy Mike C. for that. Thank you Mike for opening the door to this series for me. Ive loved it ever since. Ive seen all of them. Many argue and argue over which film is the best, but Dream Warriors will always hold a special place in my heart because it was my first Nightmare and the first time I had to get ready for Freddy!! :) Hope you enjoyed my review. By the way, I did laugh during my first viewing, and I also feel that poster art was the best of all of them!

I practically grew up on watching "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Been watching them ever since I was little. Freddy Krueger is my all-time favourite horror villain. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" is probably my personal favourite in the series. It's got a great script, great concept, and it's entertaining as hell. Both chilling and funny, this is a movie to watch if you want a good time.
This particular "Nightmare on Elm Street" has a rather ingenious storyline; possibly the most creative in the series. The "survivors" of Elm Street are slowly falling victim to Krueger's violent rampage one by one (although the deaths are considered "suicides" by the doctors). Only a few remain alive in a psychiatric ward and they all have similar nightmares. They all dream of a man who is horribly scarred and wears a glove with razor blades for fingers. And they know that he is out to get them. However, these aren't your typical survivors. They have special powers and gifts in their dream world that makes them unique and powerful. These gifts and powers may be the only thing that can stop Freddy once and for all, before he murders each and every one of them.

This one was actually co-written by Wes Craven, the man behind the original "Nightmare on Elm Street." It really shows because this one isn't as funny as the later ones. It's more creepy and scary, too. The movie was very well-directed and written. The actors were great and each of them really made the movie work. And of course, you have to give credit to Robert Englund, who really shines as Freddy. There is no way anybody else could play the part. Englund practically made the role his own.

The DVD doesn't have much to offer, but it does look and sound great. No more having to deal with the mono VHS copy that was recorded in "extended play." The picture is crystal clear, and even a little TOO clear at parts. The new Dolby Digital mix is also really good. You do have the option to listen to it in mono, which is the original theatrical mix. Other than that, no eye-popping extras.

"A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" is a Freddy movie to remember. Not only is it scary and even funny at times, but it's also very creative and impressive. I'm a fan of all the Freddy flicks, but this one is probably my favourite of them all. This is something recommended for ALL horror-buffs. Then again, all of you horror-buffs have already seen it, now haven't you? Well, then to the rest of you... check it out when you can!

Freddy's back and ready to tear his knives into a new group of Elm Street teens. This time, his next victim is Kristen Parker. While trying to kill her, Freddy makes it look like a suicide attempt and Kristen is thrown into Springwoods' Mental Insitution. There she discovers more teens who are plagued by the same horrifying nightmares she is. Helpless as they seem because the doctors refuse to believe that they are trying to be killed by this 'Boogeyman,' They have help on thier side from the new staff member, Nancy Thompson. The heroine from the first movie returns to help a new group of teens to combat Freddy Krueger. By tapping into thier dream powers, the teenagers become 'The Dream Warriors.' Now with thier new found dream skills, the troubled teens must battle this Dream-Stalker on his own hellish turf. Nancy and her convinced collegue Neil Gordon must do all within in thier power to help thier patients survive, even if it means using an experimental dream surpresent drug called 'Hypnocil' on them, if they can. Only few will make it out of this nightmare.

This is the best sequel in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. The script and diolouge were well thought out and planned to create something worthy of a great sequel, unlike Freddys' Revenge.
This time around, Nancy Thompson returns, played once again by the fantastic Heather Langenkamp. The movie also stars Patricia Arquette in her first role who does a very good job playing Kristen. While watching this movie you'll realise that some of the teenagers' 'dream powers' can be rather annoying, mostly 'The Wizard Master.'
The movie has a good plotline which goes at a reasonable, steady pace. 'The March of the Bloody Puppet' was one of the best and goriest deaths ever in a horror movie, it actually looked pretty real and disgusting, considering the year that the film was made.
The soundtrack is pretty good, featuring an awsome 80's song called 'Dream Warriors' preformed by Dokken.
If you're looking for a good Elm Street sequel, buy this one, you surely won't regret it.

The original "Nightmare On Elm Street" is undoubtedly one of the top ten greatest horror movies of all time, and it instantly became a worldwide phenomenon upon it's release. Thus, it would be very difficult to make another Nightmare film that was equally good. But this one is.

First of all, I don't see why so many people dislike part 2, I loved it and I thought it was just as scary as the first. But like many of the other reviewers said - part 3 is the TRUE sequel. The main reason is because Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon reprise their roles as Nancy and her father from the original. We also get to learn more about Freddy's past and we even get to meet his mother.

The remaining Elm street children are all thrown together in a psychiatric ward due to their disturbing nightmares. Of course, the staff just assumes that they're all suicidal and crazy. That is, until Nancy, now a specialist in dream therapy, comes to their aid. Only she knows the horrifying secret of their nightmares, the nefarious Fred Krueger (I liked it better when they called him Fred, "Freddy" just sounds so cliched now).
Despite what many people seem to think, Krueger is not 'funny' in this movie. He has a couple of witty one-liners, but he's still unspeakably evil and his presence is as frightening as ever. Eventually, the head of the staff has a fateful encounter with Fred's mother, a mysterious nun who tells him the secret of how to kill her wicked son. But it won't be so easy!
After two of the teens are killed, the remainder of the group comes to find out that they have special powers in their dreams. But we soon realize that these powers are still not enough to stop the King Of Nightmares. I won't say anymore, I'll just let you see it for yourself.

Greatest scenes:
1.)The puppet scene (very freaky and scary)
2.)The scene where Freddy invades the TV and gives Jennifer a fatal close-up of the screen (out of this world)
3.)The Freddy snake (wow)

4.)The scene where the nurse shows us her breasts (okay, I just threw in this one for fun)

And there's more where those came from. See this movie now!