REFERENCES
FILMS
THE GOLD RUSH (1925)
In the BBQ/Pool scene, Bar-B-Que Boy picks up the grilling forks with sausages on them and does a quick reference to Charlie Chaplin's dance with the two potatoes on forks.
FLASH GORDON CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE (1940)
This film plays on a TV in Grady's bedroom.
THE BIRDS (1963)
SMITHEREENS (1982)
The movie poster for this film is shown on Grady's bedroom wall.
RISKY BUSINESS (1983)
Jesse's dance scene is patterned after Tom Cruise's infamous scene in this film.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
Jesse and Lisa find Nancy's diary, detailing events of the original film.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985)
Jesse has a poster that references Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)", which was on that film's soundtrack.
THRASHIN' (1986)
The denim jacket that Hook wears has a design on it similar to Freddy's claw mark from Part 2.
CRITTERS 2 (1988)
LICENSE TO DRIVE (1988)
The opening sequence is a nod to Part 2.
TROLL 2 (1990)
The scene in which Jesse spends the night in Grady's room is similar to a scene in this film.
FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy. Also, the newspaper 'The Springwood Gazette' originally appeared in Part 2.
THE MONSTER (1993)
Possession and the music are referenced.
WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE (1994)
During Heather's interview, Robert Englund enters the studio dressed in Krueger's costume and exclaims, "You are all my children now!", a line originally stated in Part 2.
SCREAM (1996)
THOSE WHO LOVE ME CAN TAKE THE TRAIN (1998)
A brief clip from Part 2 is seen on a TV.
AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000)
The scene were Jesse/Freddy bites Lisa's leg is almost identical in set up to the scene in 'American Psycho', where Patrick Bateman, whilst chasing Christie, bites her leg after she falls before continuing to pursue her.
THE SINGLES WARD (2002)
Jonathan rents the movie from the video store.
FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)
Clips are shown briefly in the introduction narrated by Freddy Also, the name 'The Springwood Slasher' was derived from a newspaper article originally used in Part 2.
HOW TO BE (2008)
Nikki says that Ronny is quoting the movie.
BEST WORST MOVIE (2009)
A character at a horror fest states he's watched all 6 'Nightmare' movies.
PSYCHOPATHS (2010)
The movie poster is shown on a wall.
MY SOUL TO TAKE (2010)
This film has roughly the same concept, where the killer possesses the protagonist to do his killings, but set in the modern times.
A HORA DA VOLTA DA VIGANCA DOS JOGOS MORTAIS DE HALLOWEEN (2011)
Cleo uses this movie as an example of "hero's friend being killed by the villain".
SCENES FROM A GAY MARRIAGE (2012)
Luce refers to 'Freddy's Revenge' by name in this film.
BLOOD SLAUGHTER MASSACRE (2013)
The 'Freddy's Revenge' VHS box is shown on the shelf in a video store.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014)
The close-up shot of the "pelvic thrust" dance move done by Star Lord at the beginning of the film is an homage to Jesse's dance in 'Freddy's Revenge'.
1985 (2018)
Adrian and Andrew talk about 'Nightmare On Elm Street 2' during this film.
SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2019)
'Freddy's Revenge' is referenced in this documentary about actor Mark Patton (Jesse Walsh).
IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS (2019)
Clips from 'Freddy's Revenge' are shown during the 'Heroes' segment of this documentary.
TELEVISION
THE CHILDREN OF TIMES SQUARE (1986)
The movie title can be seen on the marquee during this TV movie.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS (1987)
EPISODE: 'Empty Nests'.
The girls are going to watch Part 4 of the series and assure Rose that it isn't necessary to have seen Parts 1, 2 and 3.
THE FREDDY KRUEGER SPECIAL (1988)
STEPHEN KING'S WORLD OF HORROR (1989)
THE SIMPSONS (1990)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror'.
This annual Halloween special, started in 1990, regularly spoofs the horror genre.
THE MAKING OF FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991)
Clips are shown from the movie in this documentary.
SLASH & BURN: THE FREDDY KRUEGER STORY (1991)
Clips are shown from the movie in this documentary.
FREDDY SPEAKS (1992)
Clips are shown from the movie in this documentary.
SAVED BY THE BELL: THE NEW CLASS (1995)
EPISODE: 'Ryan's Worst Nightmare'.
Screech claims that he used to watch the 'Freddy Krueger' films to calm down after Miss Hearst's class.
THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN (1997)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Dick Street: Part 2'.
Title reference.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (2000)
EPISODE: 'Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple'.
The movie is mentioned in the 'Sally O'Malley' segment.
SVENGOOLIE (2000)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
The movie is featured in this episode.
THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD (2006)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
The movie is mentioned by name in this episode.
TRAILER FAILURE (2009)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street and 2012'.
A clip is shown.
THE CINEMA SNOB (2009)
EPISODE: 'Troll 2'.
The Snob alludes to it, saying, "Ahhh! Ok, so they're Jesse and Grady close!". A still is also shown.
MIDNIGHT MOVIE REVIEW (2010)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Remake'.
The movie is referred to as an 'original' sequel.
THE BIG BOX (2010)
EPISODE: 'The House Of The Devil'.
The 'Freddy's Revenge' poster is shown, and the Big Box Model imitates Jesse's dance scene.
THE BOARDING SCHOOL (2010)
EPISODE: 'El Hombre Misterioso'.
Ivan refers to Freddy Krueger during this episode.
THE BOARDING SCHOOL (2010)
EPISODE: 'El Tesoro'.
Ivan names the bald man Freddy Krueger during this episode.
THE BOARDING SCHOOL (2010)
EPISODE: 'El Asesino De Carolina'.
Max is referred to as Freddy Krueger during this episode.
31 DAYS OF HORROR (2010)
EPISODE: 'Alone In The Dark'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned by Chuck and the movie poster is shown.
MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS (2011)