A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

Synopsis

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge follows the haunting story of Jesse Walsh, a teenager who moves into the former home of Nancy Thompson, the protagonist of the original film. Jesse soon realizes that he is being tormented by the notorious Freddy Krueger in his dreams, with the line between reality and nightmares blurring. As the malevolent Freddy gains more power in the real world through Jesse's body, a desperate battle for survival ensues with sinister consequences. Will Jesse be able to conquer his fear and put an end to Freddy's reign of terror before it's too late?

Cast

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  Robert Englund

  Freddy Krueger

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  Mark Patton

  Jesse Walsh

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  Kim Myers

  Lisa Webber

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  Robert Rusler

  Ron Grady

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  Clu Gulager

  Ken Walsh

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  Hope Lange

  Cheryl Walsh

Reviews

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge received mixed reviews from critics upon its release in 1985. While some praised the chilling atmosphere and inventive special effects, others criticized the deviation from the original film's storyline and character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 42% rating, stating that it 'lacks the scares of its predecessor' but acknowledged the 'unsettling visuals'. IMDb rated it at 5.4/10, with opinions ranging from 'a solid addition to the franchise' to 'disappointing sequel'. Metacritic scored it at 43/100, noting the 'innovative scares' but also the 'inconsistent pacing'. Overall, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge remains a polarizing entry in the iconic horror series.