REFERENCES

FILMS

ALONE IN THE DARK (1982)

BODY DOUBLE (1984)

CRITTERS (1986)
One the characters watches the movie on TV.

QUIET COOL (1986)
The instrumental version of the theme song to Quiet Cool was played on some of the home video versions of 'Dream Warriors'. It was played in place of Dokken's "Into The Fire" on the radio, when Kristen Parker was listening to it while trying to stay awake.

BLUE VELVET (1986)
The quote from Freddy, when he enters the room and asks, "Where's the f*cking bourbon?!" is a link to 'Blue Velvet', where Frank says the same thing when he first enters the room.

SHAKEDOWN (1988)
The movie title is shown on the marquee of a theater.

FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy.

THE MONSTER (1993)
The scene with Freddy's remains is referenced.

SCREAM (1996)

STRANGELAND (1998)
Carleton Hendricks says, "What a rush", imitating Freddy Krueger from 'Dream Warriors'.

THE CELL (2000)

DRIFT (2000)
The main characters go to the movies to see this film.

SCARY MOVIE 2 (2001)

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.

SCI-FI BOYS (2006)
A still photograph of the 'Freddy-snake' from 'Dream Warriors' is shown.

BOOGEYMAN 2 (2007)
A killer attacks a group of traumatized teens in a mental hospital and the staff thinks it's just group psychosis, just like 'Dream Warriors'.

HOW TO BE (2008)
Ronny mentions the movie in the dialogue.

BEST WORST MOVIE (2009)
A character at a horror fest states he's watched all 6 'Nightmare' movies.

A HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (2009)
Some script elements and nightmarish images are similar to 'Dream Warriors'.

LEGION (2010)
Michael hits Gabriel with a TV, similar to Jennifer's death in 'Dream Warriors'.

FACES IN THE CROWD (2011)
The therapist's name 'H. Langenkamp' is a reference to Heather Langenkamp, who plays Nancy Thompson in three 'Elm Street' films.

I AM NANCY (2011)
The movie poster and clips are shown and it is discussed.

THIS MEANS WAR (2012)
The 'Dream Warriors' DVD cover is shown on the shelf in a video store.

STITCHES (2012)
Tom takes Hypnocil, a nod to a drug used in 'Dream Warriors'.

BLOOD SLAUGHTER MASSACRE (2013)
The 'Dream Warriors' VHS box is shown on the shelf in a video store.

BUZZARD (2014)
The 'Dream Warriors' movie poster is shown on a wall.

BOTTLE UP (2015)
'Dream Warriors' is referenced in the dialogue.

THE CONJURING 2 (2016)
The bad dreams, eerie visions and creepy nun visuals are similar to 'Dream Warriors'.

PUPPET MASTER: AXIS TERMINATION (2017)
A Nazi has syringe fingers that look similar to Freddy Krueger's syringe glove used in Taryn's dream in 'Dream Warriors'.

SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2019)
Clips from 'Dream Warriors' are shown in this documentary.

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS (2019)
Clips from 'Dream Warriors' are shown during the 1987 segment.


TELEVISION

DALLAS (1978)
Jennifer says says she would like to be an actress and play in series like 'Dallas' and 'Dynasty'.

DYNASTY (1981)
Jennifer says says she would like to be an actress and play in series like 'Dallas' and 'Dynasty'.

LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS (1984)
When Jennifer says she is going to be on TV, KIncaid says sarcastically, "Yeah. Lifestyles of the Rich and Psychotic".

SISKEL & EBERT (1987)
EPISODE: 'Tin Men/Some Kind Of Wonderful/Angel Heart/A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'.
'Dream Warriors' is reviewed during this episode.

SISKEL & EBERT (1987)
EPISODE: 'Hollywood's Outdated Ratings System'.
A clip from 'Dream Warriors' is shown during this episode.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS (1987)
EPISODE: 'Empty Nests'.
The girls are going to watch Part 4 of the series and assure to Rose that it isn't necessary to have seen Parts 1, 2 and 3.

THE FREDDY KRUEGER SPECIAL (1988)
Clips are shown.

FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES (1989)
EPISODE: 'It's A Miserable Life'.
The second half of the episode is set in a hospital, a reference to 'Dream Warriors'.

FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES (1989)
EPISODE: 'Safe Sex'.
A still photo from the movie showing Freddy Krueger holding a decapitated head is seen in this episode.

THE SIMPSONS (1990)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror'.
This annual Halloween special, started in 1990, regularly spoofs the horror genre.

ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE (1990)
EPISODE: 'Who's Listening'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned by Victor during this episode.

THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE (1991)
The VHS video case is shown in a video store.

FEAR IN THE DARK (1991)
The movie poster is shown.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1993)
EPISODE: 'Teenage Strangler'.
The episode is referred to as, 'Splendor in the Grass 2: The Dream Warrior'.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1994)
EPISODE: 'Invasion USA'.
Tom says he's a 'Dream Warrior' during this episode.

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.

THE SIMPSONS (1995)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror VI'.
The shot where the camera pulls back from Bart sitting on the couch to reveal Springfield Elementary in the background is identical to the shot in 'Dream Warriors' where the camera pulls back from Kristen lying in bed to reveal 1428 Elm Street in the background.

100 YEARS OF HORROR (1996)
EPISODE: 'Demons'.
Clips are shown in this documentary.

CHARMED (1998)
EPISODE: 'Dream Sorcerer'.
A group of teens join together to fight a dream-invading killer similar to Freddy Krueger. The line in this episode, "If you die in your dreams, you die in real life" is a nod to the movie.

SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN: A HISTORY OF THE SLASHER FILM (2000)
A clip from 'Dream Warriors' is shown, and the film is discussed.

JEOPARDY! (2005)
EPISODE: '#22.80'.
The movie is referenced as a correct response in the 'Scary Movies' category.

THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD (2006)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
The movie poster is shown.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2007)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
Clips are shown.

SLEDSTVIE VELI... (2007)
EPISODE: 'Besy'.
'Dream Warriors' is name-dropped as a "video salon" horror movie during this episode.

MIDNIGHT MOVIE REVIEW (2010)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Remake'.
Refers to Part 3 as an 'original' sequel.

THE ROTTEN TOMATOES SHOW (2010)
EPISODE: 'The Back-Up Plan/The Losers/Paper Man'.
The movie is referenced during the 'Freddy Krueger: Quipmaster' segment.

POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS (2010)
EPISODE: 'Frank Darabont'.
Frank Darabont mentions 'Dream Warriors' during this episode.

MEDIUM (2010)
EPISODE: 'Zombies On The Loose: The Making Of Bite Me'.
During a Halloween episode, the franchise is spoofed by Elvira. The lead actress Patricia Arquette made her film debut as Kristen in 'Dream Warriors'.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
The movie is shown as having more characters than the previous entries in the series.

SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY (2011)
The movie is mentioned in a magazine.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'.
The movie is reviewed.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'.
Part 3 is recapped.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'.
The host recalls Amanda Krueger's earlier appearance in Part 3.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Freddy Vs. Jason & Remake 2010'.
The host regards Part 3 as one of his favorite movies in the NOES series.

WELSHY REVIEWS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare'.
Welshy states that the plot in 'New Nightmare' was originally considered for Part 3.

ADVENTURE TIME (2012)
EPISODE: 'Who Would Win'.
There is a character called the 'Dream Warrior' in this episode.

GLEE (2013)
EPISODE: 'Girls (And Boys) On Film'.
When discussing the perfect movie song, Sam mentions Dokken's 'Dream Warriors'.

HOLLISTON (2013)
EPISODE: 'Blobby'.
Joe mentions director Chuck Russell being a genius for directing both 'The Blob' remake and 'Dream Warriors'.

BEST OF THE WORST (2013)
EPISODE: 'Bloody Birthday, Crazy Fat Ethel II, And Psycho From Texas'.
Mike mentions 'Dream Warriors' during this episode, and the movie poster is shown.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2014)
EPISODE: '42nd Street Forever: Volume 3, Exploitation Explosion'.
The Snob says, "That's like instead of 'Dream Warriors', it was called 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Freddy's In It".

THE CINEMA SNOB (2015)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'.
The Snob says, "Nancy got a conclusion with Part 3, why not Jesse?"

LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS (2015)
EPISODE: 'Elijah Wood/Horatio Sanz/Jess Glynne/Abe Laboriel Jr.'.
During this episode, Elijah Wood says that 'Dream Warriors' was the first movie in the series that he saw.

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

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #3-4'.
Linkara points out characters from 'Dream Warriors' that were also used in the comics.

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

LONGBOX OF THE DAMNED (2015)
EPISODE: 'Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare On Elm Street #1-2'.
The Host mentions "The science institute from" 'Dream Warriors'.

WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Pre-Kill Quips In Movies'.
Freddy's "Let's get high" quip ranks #7.

WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Freddy Krueger Kills'.
Taryn's death (Let's Get High) ranks #7, Jennifer's death (Welcome To Prime Time, B*tch) ranks #3, and Phillip's death (Puppet Master) ranks #1.

WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Another Top 10 Unique Horror Movie Kills'.
Phillip's death (Puppet Master) ranks #9.

WATCH MOJO (2016)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Lamest Deaths In Horror Movies'.
Will's death (The Wizard Master) ranks #6.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #1'.
Linkara recalls the events from 'Dream Warriors' during this episode.

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #2'.
Linkara says, "Kinda similar to the mouth needle punctures in 'Nightmare 3'..."

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #3'.
Linkara recalls the ending of 'Dream Warriors' during this episode.

DANGER MOUSE (2016)
EPISODE: 'Dream Worrier'.
The title is referenced during this episode.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2016)
EPISODE: 'Top 20 Bronze Age Horror'.
James mentions 'Dream Warriors' as his favorite of the 'Elm Street' franchise.

WATCH MOJO (2017)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Movies Where The Villain Kills The Hero'.
'Dream Warriors' gets an honorable mention.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2017)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'.
'Dream Warriors' is reviewed during this episode.

TALKING WITH CHRIS HARDWICK (2017)
EPISODE: 'Elijah Wood'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned by Elijah Wood during this episode, and he says he saw the film when he was six years old.

RIVERDALE (2017)
EPISODE: 'Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks'.
Jughead says Archie looks like a 'Dream Warrior' during this episode.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2017)
EPISODE: 'The Foot Walks Again!'.
Freddy Krueger's hat and glove from 'Dream Warriors' are shown in the 1987 vault at the EPF base.

ALEX MEYERS (2017)
EPISODE: 'Riverdale Is A Mess'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned during this episode.

THE KILL COUNT (2018)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'.
The kills of 'Dream Warriors' are analyzed and discussed during this episode.

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

HALF IN THE BAG (2018)
EPISODE: 'Slender Man'.
A clip from 'Dream Warriors' is shown during this episode.

ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR (2018)
EPISODE: 'Slashers: Part 2'.
Several clips from 'Dream Warriors' are shown during the segment on 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2018)
EPISODE: 'The Wasp Woman'.
The Snob mentions 'Dream Warriors' during this episode.

GRANADA REPORTS (2018)
EPISODE: 'August 8, 2018: Evening Bulletin'.
The 'Dream Warriors' VHS is shown in the video store.

31 DAYS OF HORROR (2018)
EPISODE: 'Hell Night'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned by Chuck during this episode.

THE GOLDBERG'S (2018)
EPISODE: 'Mister Knifey-Hands'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned in the dialogue and a Fangoria horror magazine is shown with 'Dream Warriors' featured on the front cover.

MACGYVER (2018)
EPISODE: 'Dia De Muertos + Sicarios + Family'.
Jack mentions 'Dream Warriors' as part of a slasher marathon, sequel edition.

 RIVERDALE (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club'.
The band plays a cover version of Dokken's 'Dream Warriors' during this episode.

 WATCH MOJO (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Saddest Deaths In Horror Movies'.
The death of Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) ranks #7.

 WATCH MOJO (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Greatest Freddy Krueger Scenes'.
The Freddy Worm ranks #4, and Jennifer's death ("Welcome To Primetime, B*tch!") gets an honorable mention.

 THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Alien 3'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned during this episode.

 THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Blade II'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned during this episode.

 CINEMATIC EXCREMENT (2019)
 EPISODE: 'The Adventures Of Ford Fairlane'.
The line "Welcome To Prime Time, B*tch!" from 'Dream Warriors' is used during this episode.

 THE SIMPSONS (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror XXX'.
During this episode, Dr. Hibbert says that Maggie was fathered by ten thousand maniacs, a nod to Freddy Krueger from 'Dream Warriors'.

 WATCH MOJO (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Another Top 10 Unexpected Horror Movie Deaths'.
The death of Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) ranks #5.

 DASHIE XP (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Ghetto Video Store!'.
The 'Dream Warriors' VHS video cover is shown during this episode.

 ANIMAT'S CRAZY CARTOON CAST (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Disney's Dishonor'.
'Dream Warriors' is mentioned as part of director Chuck Russell's filmography.


 VIDEO

DOKKEN (1987)
 Music Video: 'Dream Warriors'.
Clips from 'Dream Warriors' are used in this music video to promote the film.

 VIDEO VIOLENCE 2 (1988)
 The 'Dream Warriors' VHS video case is shown in a video store.

 THE MAKING OF NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET IV (1989)
 Clips are shown in this documentary.

 THE MAKING OF FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991)
 Clips are shown in this documentary.

 SLASH & BURN: THE FREDDY KRUEGER STORY (1991)
 Clips are shown in this documentary.

 FREDDY SPEAKS (1992)
 Clips are shown in this documentary.

 THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE (2000)
 The VHS video case is shown.

 THE MANY LIVES OF JASON VOORHEES (2002)
HORROR BUSINESS (2005)
 A photograph from the movie is shown.
RETURN TO EDGE CITY (2005)
 Clips are shown.

 NIGHT TERRORS (2006)
 Clips are shown.

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

 GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM (2006)
 Clips are shown and the movie is mentioned by Greg Nicotero.

 HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR (2006)
 A still photograph from the movie is shown in this documentary.

 THE VALENTINE NIGHTMARE (2007)
 'Dream Warriors' is shown on TV in David's apartment during this short.

 BE KIND REWIND (2008)
 The 'Dream Warriors' VHS video case is shown.

 WHEN DARKNESS CAME: THE MAKING OF THE MIST (2008)
 Frank Darabont mentions his first writer's movies.

 HIS NAME WAS JASON: 30 YEARS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
 The movie is mentioned in a magazine.

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

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

 SLICE AND DICE: THE SLASHER FILM FOREVER (2012)
 Stills from 'Dream Warriors' are shown during this documentary.

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

 CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRIDAY THE 13TH (2013)
 Clips from 'Dream Warriors' are shown during this documentary.

 REWIND THIS! (2013)
 The 'Dream Warriors' VHS video case is shown.

 TRAILER TRAUMA 3: '80S HORRORTHON (2017)
 The 'Dream Warriors' theatrical trailer is featured.

 VHS LIVES: A SCHLOCKUMENTARY (2017)
 'Dream Warriors' is discussed during this documentary.

 ERNIE & TYE'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (2018)
 A still from 'Dream Warriors' is shown as part of trivia contest.

 HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR (2019)
 'Dream Warriors' is discussed, and clips from the film are shown.
VIDEO GAMES

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1989)
The main characters in the game are the 'Dream Warriors' from this movie.


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