REFERENCES
FILMS
THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
In John's dream, Freddy is the Wicked Witch of the West, and he says "I'll get you my pretty, and your little soul, too!"
SUPER FLY (1972)
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE (1978)
While being whipped by his stepfather, teenage Freddy says, "Thank you, sir. [Please] may I have another?", a nod to this movie.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE (1985)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy, and there are several parts of the film where 'The Springwood Gazette' newspaper is shown. This is the newspaper first seen in Part 2.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER (1988)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD (1989)
Clips are shown briefly in the tribute ending to Freddy.
FRESH BAIT (1995)
The movie is mentioned once as 'Freddy VI'.
CLUELESS (1995)
Breckin Meyer (Spencer) again plays a stoner like he did in 'Freddy's Dead'.
SCREAM (1996)
HATRED OF A MINUTE (2002)
The scene where the father is beat up with kitchen instruments is similar to Tracy's scene in 'Freddy's Dead'.
FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)
Clips are shown briefly in the introduction narrated by Freddy.
FILM GEEK (2005)
The movie is shown on the shelf in the video store.
BEST WORST MOVIE (2009)
A character at a horror fest states he's watched all 6 'Nightmare' movies.
IT (2017)
Pennywise transforms into Beverly's sexually abusive father, similar to what Freddy did to Tracy in 'Freddy's Dead'.
TRUTH OR DARE (2018)
Lucas' graffiti 'Truth Or Dare' in the alley is a nod to 'Freddy's Dead'.
HAVE A GOOD TRIP (2020)
A clip from 'Freddy's Dead' is shown during this movie.
TELEVISION
PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE AMERICA (1987)
The Frying Pan PSA is spoofed in 'Freddy's Dead'.
THE SIMPSONS (1990)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror'.
This annual Halloween special, started in 1990, regularly spoofs the horror genre.
TWIN PEAKS (1990)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON (1991)
EPISODE: 'James Garner/Ron Shock/Pete Rose'.
Johnny comments on Mayor Bradley declaring 'Freddy Krueger Day' in Los Angeles for the movie's premiere.
SHOWBIZ TODAY (1991)
EPISODE: 'September 12, 1991'.
This episode features the 'final' Freddy Nightmare.
VIDEO POWER (1991)
EPISODE: 'BattleToads'.
'Freddy's Dead's is referenced during this episode.
1992 MTV MOVIE AWARDS (1992)
Clips are shown in the 'Best Death Scene' category of fake nominees.
SEINFELD (1992)
EPISODE: 'The Trip: Part 1'.
A poster of the movie can be seen at a casting call Kramer attends.
SISKEL & EBERT (1994)
EPISODE: 'Love Affair/Wes Craven's New Nightmare/Exit To Eden/Hoop Dreams/The Specialist/Little Giants'.
'Freddy's Dead's is referenced during the 'New Nightmare' portion of the review.
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.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2007)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
Clips are shown.
BAD MOVIE BEATDOWN (2009)
EPISODE: 'Final Destination 3'.
The host recalls the 'gimmicky' 3-D trailer from 'Freddy's Dead'.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2009)
EPISODE: 'Hellraiser'.
A clip from 'Freddy's Dead' is shown during this episode.
BAD MOVIE BEATDOWN (2009)
EPISODE: 'Final Destination 3'.
The Host recalls the gimmicky 3D trailer for 'Freddy's Dead'.
BREAKING BAD (2009)
EPISODE: 'Over'.
The quote, "This is your Brain on Drugs" was a nod to a 1987 PSA on drug use, as well as a spoof in 'Freddy's Dead'.
THE ROTTEN TOMATOES SHOW (2010)
EPISODE: 'The Back-Up Plan/The Losers/Paper Man'.
The movie is referenced during the "Freddy Krueger: Quipmaster" segment.
THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2010)
EPISODE: 'Jaws 3-D'.
This movie is included in a list of movies that have used the '3-D gimmick'.
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: THE HORRORS OF STEPHEN KING (2011)
A still picture from the movie is shown in this documentary.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
This movie is mentioned as a 'campier sequel'.
SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY (2011)
Clips are shown in this documentary.
THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2011)
EPISODE: 'Little Nemo'.
Clips are shown of Freddy playing the video game in 'Freddy's Dead'.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'.
The movie is reviewed.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'New Nightmare'.
The host refers to the movie as a 'poor series closer'.
WELSHY REVIEWS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare'.
Welshy refers to 'Freddy's Dead' as the last regular movie of the series.
THE CINEMA SNOB (2014)
EPISODE: 'Godzilla's Revenge'.
The Snob says it is, "Still not as stupid as Freddy's Dead".
WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Movie Head Explosions'.
The head explosion of Carlos (Ricky Dean Logan) in 'Freddy's Dead' gets an honorable mention.
WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Another Top 10 Creative Horror Movie Weapons'.
Freddy putting his claws on a chalkboard ranks #6.
WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Freddy Krueger Kills'.
The Video Game (Spencer) and Chalkboard Screeches (Carlos) in 'Freddy's Dead' both get honorable mentions.
ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #1-2'.
Linkara gives us a look at the NOES franchise during this episode.
ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #3-4'.
Linkara recalls Springwood falling into decay by the time movie 6 ('Freddy's Dead') came about.
ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #5-6'.
Linkara recalls the plot device that gave Freddy his power being used in 'Freddy's Dead'.
THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2016)
EPISODE: 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.
The Critic lists 'Freddy's Dead' among the franchise's most ludicrous sequels.
HALF IN THE BAG (2017)