REFERENCES
FILMS
TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1934)
After Rod and Tina have sex, Tina says, "Jungleman fixed Jane", a nod to this movie.
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (1937)
After the bars go up at Nancy's house, Glen says it reminds him of "the Prisoner of Zenda".
THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (1962)
THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (1972)
A film also directed by Wes Craven who used his characters Krug Stillo & Fred "Weasel" Podowski as one of the many inspirations for his other character Freddy Krueger.
MISS NUDE AMERICA (1976)
Glen's mother asks him what he's going to do later. He replies, "I'm going to watch Miss Nude America and then go to sleep".
HALLOWEEN (1978)
PHANTASM (1979)
Mike runs from the Tall Man, and experiences an illusion of mud stopping him from moving, similar to when Nancy is running up the stairs from Freddy and gets stuck in them.
FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
HE KNOWS YOU'RE ALONE (1980)
A scene in both films features a female character standing outside a door and the hand of the killer smashes through a small window and attacks her.
DEADLY BLESSING (1981)
THE EVIL DEAD (1981)
Nancy watches 'The Evil Dead' late at night while trying to stay awake.
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 (1982)
A Jason hockey mask is seen on the shelf of Tina's guest room, where Nancy is trying to sleep.
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984)
THE INITIATION (1984)
Nightmares, a tormented heroine, a sinister burned man, blood and killings are all elements borrowed from 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO (1984)
THE STUFF (1985)
BETTER OFF DEAD (1985)
When Beth (Amanda Wyss) shows up at the high school dance, the person standing behind her is wearing Freddy Krueger's sweater. Also, Amanda Wyss played Tina, Krueger's first victim.
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES (1986)
The little girl who is having nightmares is named Nancy after this film.
QUIET COOL (1986)
Valence's men watch NOES on TV during a scene.
DEADLY FRIEND (1986)
The protagonists have several nightmares that directly reference NOES.
EVIL DEAD II (1987)
A ripped-up poster for 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' is shown in the cabin. This was part of a running gag between Wes Craven and Sam Raimi who made a point to reference each other in the movies frequently at this time.
BLOODY NEW YEAR (1987)
Hands coming through the wall are a reference to NOES.
DRAGNET (1987)
THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987)
There is a letter-sized picture of Freddy Krueger shown during a scene at the clubhouse.
DERANGED (1987)
The movie is mentioned in the dialogue of a scene.
FAMILY VIDEO (1987)
The NOES VHS video is shown in the store.
SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II (1987)
Wes Craven and Freddy Krueger are homaged in this film.
ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR: PROJECT EDEN (1987)
A bubble bath is taken by the title characters and there is a reference to NOES.
DOOM ASYLUM (1988)
The character of the coroner is an homage to Freddy Krueger.
CHEERLEADER CAMP (1988)
During a scene, Alison has a nightmare where she is slashed and has Krueger-like injuries on her arms.
REMOTE CONTROL (1988)
During a scene at a video store, a cardboard standee of Freddy Krueger is shown.
THE PRINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA (1988)
THE GREAT OUTDOORS (1988)
Chet mentions the killer bear's claws are "like Freddy Krueger's, only worse".
HOBGOBLINS (1988)
HALLOWEEN 4; THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS (1988)
In the dialogue of one scene, a character suggests they should go to Elm Street.
SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS (1988)
There is a character dressed as Freddy Krueger in this film.
DON'T PANIC (1988)
The film's tagline mentions Freddy Krueger: "Forget Freddy and Jason. Virgil's the newest nightmare in town".
HIGH SPIRITS (1988)
KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988)
NOES is referenced during the film.
SUPER XUXA CONTRA O BAIXO ASTRAL (1988)
Satan's claws approaching the sleeping Xuxa is similar to Freddy doing that to Nancy in NOES.
THE DEAD POOL (1988)
A man wearing a Freddy Krueger sweater can be seen during the scene of Harry and Quan jogging.
S.O.S. (1988)
The NOES VHS cover is shown in this film, as Olle is about to watch it.
HEATHERS (1989)
The final shot is an homage to 'A Nightmare On Elm Street', where the shot originated as the one from Nancy's dream in the high school.
TRANSYLVANIA TWIST (1989)
Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers and Leatherface appear in the opening scene.
DR. ALIEN (1989)
After having a nightmare, Wesley says, "the only thing missing was Freddy Krueger".
REDNECK ZOMBIES (1989)
Freddy is mentioned on the cover of 'Fangoria' magazine.
TEEN WITCH (1989)
During the dialogue of a scene, Polly mentions that, "Its like a birthday on Elm Street".
SHOCKER (1989)
THE CHILLING (1989)
NOES is mentioned during this film.
NIGHT SHADOW (1989)
Tai owns a replica of Freddy Krueger's claw, which is featured prominently throughout the movie.
SIDE OUT (1990)
Wiley mentions Freddy Krueger.
TOTAL RECALL (1990)
While inspecting a scene, Dennis Quaid finds an operator card with the address listed as '557986 Elm Street'.
SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE III (1990)
When the boys crash the slumber party, one of them is wearing a Freddy Krueger mask.
POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE (1990)
During a scene, there is a man in a Freddy Krueger costume on the studio backlot.
HAPPY GHOST 4 (1990)