Picking up six years after the events of the first "Nightmare," a group of troubled adolescents band together to battle against the relentless Freddy Krueger. With the help of Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp), Kristen (Patricia Arquette) and the others discover their dream powers to bring the fight to Freddy, and destroy him for good.
Our band of unassuming heroes features Kristen (as mentioned above), Nancy (also above); Kincaid (Ken Sagoes); Joey (Rodney Eastman) Taryn (Jennifer Rubin); Jennifer (Penelope Sudrow); Will (Ira Heiden); Phillip (Bradley Gregg), and that's just the teenagers! Also starring is Craig Wasson as Neil Gordon, Priscilla Pointer as Dr. Simms, a young Laurence...or Larry Fishburne as Max, and John Saxon returns as Lieutenant Thompson. *Whew*
Now that's an extensive cast!
"Dream Warriors" is really where the franchise becomes like a comic book--balancing fantasy, action, and horror in very imaginative sequences despite its economical budget. There's really something for everyone in this sequel, and it's easy to see why it's the fan favorite.
You want fantastical dream scenes? This movie's a conveyor belt of the whimsical and surreal. You want Freddy one-liners? Well, this is the first "Nightmare" to really dish 'em out! You really can't go wrong with this movie.
Most importantly, "Dream Warriors" brought Freddy Krueger into the spotlight. It's his show, and Robert Englund steals the show with his devilishly pun-ridden quips. He relishes the role, and his performance in "Dream Warriors" was really a jump-off point for Freddy Krueger as a horror icon.
"A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" is a fun ride all the way through. Filled with memorable characters, thrilling dream sequences, and Freddy Krueger in the driver's seat, "Dream Warriors" set the template for the subsequent "Nightmare" films.
The Good-
- Great ensemble cast with star power
- Freddy Krueger's one-liners
- Fantastic effects and sets
- Dokken!
The Bad-
- NOTHING!
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