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)
EPISODE: 'The Worst Films Of 2011'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned in the dialogue.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
The movie is reviewed.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'.
The host recalls Freddy's death scene from Part 2.

HOLLISTON (2012)
EPISODE: 'Laura's Little Twitter'.
Joe asks Adam if he should bother transferring the movie to DVD or not. Adam cites Jessie's dance number when unpacking his room as reason to keep it.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2012)
EPISODE: 'Sleepaway Camp'.
During the review, the host refers to Part 2, saying, "Meanwhile, Freddy Krueger is dropping off the kids from the beginning of Elm Street 2".

HORROR'S HALLOWED GROUNDS (2012)
EPISODE: 'Halloween II'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2013)
EPISODE: 'In Search Of The Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo'.
Imitating Jesse from 'Freddy's Revenge', The Snob plays Wish's "Touch Me (All Night Long)" over footage of Tim dancing in his room. Then he says, "How do you like that, Dad?"

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2013)
EPISODE: 'Target $20 Lamp Review'.
The host says, "Freddy Krueger was going to take control of Jesse Walsh and kill all these people anyway".

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2013)
EPISODE: 'Top 20 Movie Scenes Where People Jump Through F*cking Windows'.
Freddy jumping through the patio door/windows ranks #19.

PHELOUS AND THE MOVIES (2013)
EPISODE: 'Friday The 13th Part IX: Jason Goes On Vacation: Part 1'.
Phelous compares Jason's rebirth in another body to Freddy's in 'Freddy's Revenge'.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2014)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
The Snob talks a bit about the sequel during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2015)
EPISODE: 'A Ton Of Grass Goes To Pot'.
The Snob mentions trying to release the review of 'Freddy's Revenge' first during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2015)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is reviewed during this episode.

WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Movie Franchises That Changed Lead Characters'.
Going from Nancy Thompson in the original to Jesse Walsh in 'Freddy's Revenge' ranks #9.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #1-2'.
Linkara gives us a look at the popular franchise, including 'Freddy's Revenge'.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #3-4'.
Linkara points out the human-faced dog from 'Freddy's Revenge' making a cameo in the comic.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #5-6'.
Linkara discusses Freddy and his M.O. throughout the 'Elm Street' series.

TELLEMENT GAY! HOMOSEXUALITE ET POP CULTURE (2015)
EPISODE: 'Inside'.
A still from 'Freddy's Revenge' is shown during this episode.

IT WAS ALRIGHT IN THE... (2015)
EPISODE: 'Fear In The 80s'.
The 'Freddy's Revenge' VHS box is shown during this episode.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #1'.
Linkara mentions Nancy's 'lost' diary (found by Jesse and Lisa in 'Freddy's Revenge') during this episode.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #3'.
The ending of 'Freddy's Revenge' is recalled during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2016)
EPISODE: 'Second Glance'.
The Snob says, "I'm happy to see the Walsh family on a day that doesn't include Freddy Krueger".

THE CINEMA SNOB (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Talking Cat!?!'.
The Snob says, "If this were Elm Street 2, he'd have better chemistry with Grady".

THE CINEMA SNOB (2016)
EPISODE: 'Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers'.
The Snob says, "Get your Elm Street 2 out of my Halloween 6".

EVERYTHING WRONG WITH... (2016)
EPISODE: 'Troll 2 In 19 Minutes or Less'.
The host refers to 'Freddy's Revenge', saying, "Dude, bros are just the best!" and "All seriousness aside...Elliott really is in love with his friends, right?"

THE CINEMA SNOB (2017)
EPISODE: 'Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday'.
The Snob says, "Well it was about time 'Friday The 13th' had its own 'Nightmare On Elm Street 2'".

WATCH MOJO (2017)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Worst Horror Movie Sequels'.
'Freddy's Revenge' ranks #9.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2017)
EPISODE: 'Trouble #3'.
Freddy crashes a pool party in this episode, just like in 'Freddy's Revenge'.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2018)
EPISODE: 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.
The Snob mentions previous entries in the 'Elm Street' series during this episode, including 'Freddy's Revenge'.

THE KILL COUNT (2018)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
The kills of 'Freddy's Revenge' are discussed and analyzed during this episode.

THE KILL COUNT (2018)
EPISODE: 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare'.
Clips from 'Freddy's Revenge' are shown during this episode.

ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR (2018)
EPISODE: 'Slashers: Part 1'.
Clips from 'Freddy's Revenge' are shown during this episode.

ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR (2018)
EPISODE: 'Slashers: Part 2'.
A clip from 'Freddy's Revenge' is shown during the 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' segment.

THE VENOMONTH OF HORRORS (2018)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is reviewed and discussed during this episode.

BEST OF THE WORST (2018)
EPISODE: 'Christmas Or Cats'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned on the back cover of the 'Uninvited' VHS tape, and the exploding bird scene is shown when discussing Clu Gulager (Ken Walsh).

GRANADA REPORTS (2018)
EPISODE: 'August 8, 2018: Evening Bulletin'.
The 'Freddy's Revenge' movie poster is shown in a video store during this episode.

THE GOLDBERG'S (2018)
EPISODE: 'Mister Knifey-Hands'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned in the dialogue during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2019)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 2010'.
The Snob mentions 'Freddy's Revenge' during this episode.

EUPHORIA (2019)
EPISODE: 'The Next Episode'.
The 'Freddy's Revenge' movie poster is shown in Tyler's apartment during this episode.

WATCH MOJO (2019)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Greatest Freddy Krueger Scenes'.
"You Are All My Children Now" ranks #7.

WATCH MOJO (2019)
EPISODE: 'Another Top 10 Stupidest Horror Movie Characters'.
The Do-Gooder (Brian Wimmer) gets an honorable mention.

VINTAGE VIDEO (2020)
EPISODE: 'The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood'.
Patrick mentions 'Freddy's Revenge' during the closing segment of this episode.

VINTAGE VIDEO (2020)
EPISODE: '2020 Teachers Tournament Final Game 1'.
'Freddy's Revenge' is the correct response to a clue in the 'Forgetful Sequels' category.


VIDEO

FANGORIA'S WEEKEND OF HORRORS (1986)

THE EXCITING ESCAPADES OF MR. BEAN (1990)

MEET BOB SHAYE (2004)

HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR (2006)
A photograph from Part 2 is shown during this documentary.

GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM (2006)
Gregory Nicotero mentions the movie during this documentary.

NIGHT TERRORS (2006)
Clips are shown during this documentary.

THE HOUSE THAT FREDDY BUILT (2006)
Clips are shown and the movie is discussed during this documentary.

NIGHTMARES IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE: THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN HORROR FILM (2009)
Clips are shown and the movie is discussed during this documentary.

NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: THE ELM STREET LEGACY (2010)
The movie poster and clips are shown and it is discussed during this documentary.

SWALLOWED SOULS: THE MAKING OF EVIL DEAD II (2011)
'Freddy's Revenge' is discussed, and some behind-the-scenes photos are shown.

SLICE AND DICE: THE SLASHER FILM FOREVER (2012)
'Freddy's Revenge' is discussed, and stills from the film are shown.

FEAR HIMSELF: THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF FREDDY KRUEGER (2012)
Clips from 'Freddy's Revenge' are shown during this documentary.

REWIND THIS! (2013)
The 'Freddy's Revenge' VHS video case is shown during this documentary.

WHY HORROR? (2014)
Clips from 'Freddy's Revenge' are shown during this documentary.

LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY'S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (2014)
The 'Freddy's Revenge' movie poster is shown during this documentary.

THE HORRORS OF AUTOCORRECT (2014)
'Freddy's Revenge' is mentioned in the dialogue.

RIPPED FROM THE PAGES: THE MAKING OF I, MADMAN (2015)
'Freddy's Revenge' is discussed during this documentary.

TRAILER TRAUMA 3: '80S HORRORTHON (2017)
The 'Freddy's Revenge' theatrical trailer is featured during this documentary.


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