REFERENCES

FILMS

PSYCHO (1960)

ALIEN (1979)

THE INITIATION (1984)
Nightmares, a tormented heroine, a sinister burned man, blood and killings are all elements borrowed from 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

TOP GUN (1986)
Freddy refers to a line from the movie, saying, "This boy feels the need for speed!"

LABYRINTH (1986)
Alice following Jacob through an M.C.-Escher-style room is similar to scenes in this film.

EVIL DEAD II (1987)
The scene with the long, animated necks elongating from the body is similar to a scene from 'Evil Dead II'.

THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987)
There is a letter-sized picture of Freddy Krueger shown during a scene at the clubhouse.

BLOOD MASSACRE (1987)
A Freddy Krueger mini-cutout is shown on a video store desk during this film.

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 GREAT OUTDOORS (1988)
Chet mentions the killer bear's claws are "like Freddy Krueger's, only worse".

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".

THE DEAD POOL (1988)
A man wearing a Freddy Krueger sweater can be seen during the scene of Harry and Quan jogging.

SORORITY BABES IN THE SLIMEBALL BOWL-O-RAMA (1988)
One of the demonized girls has Freddy Krueger's striped shirt and burned face.

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".

TEEN WITCH (1989)
During the dialogue of a scene, Polly mentions that, "Its like a birthday on Elm Street".

NIGHT SHADOW (1989)
Tai owns a replica of Freddy Krueger's claw, which is featured prominently throughout the movie.

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM (1989)
In the dream world, Bobby mentions Freddy Krueger to Coleman.

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN (1989)
Rennie's hallucinations were similar to the dream world in NOES.

HELL'S TRAP (1989)
Jesse the killer wears a glove with bladed fingers, designed to look like the one worn by Freddy Krueger.

RUSH WEEK (1989)
A partygoer is dressed as Freddy Krueger during this film.

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.

WITHOUT YOU I'M NOTHING (1990)
Freddy Krueger is mentioned in this film.

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

THE COMMITMENTS (1991)
The 'Dream Child' poster is shown in a video rental store.

ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL FOREVER (1991)
During a scene, Stella says, "Wow, it looks like Freddy's been here".

BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991)
When the young boys find a dead body, one of them says it looks like he was killed by Freddy Krueger.

ERNEST SCARED STUPID (1991)
One of the Murdock boys calls Elizabeth's report 'Nightmare on Troll Street'.

PAST MIDNIGHT (1991)
During the dialogue of a scene, a character says that, "it makes 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' look like Charlotte's Web".

ZOMBIE COP (1991)
Frankie Kroger is the film's equivalent to Freddy Krueger.

PESADILLA FATAL (1991)
The killer uses a glove with sharp claws just like Freddy Krueger.

DEMONIC TOYS (1992)
An evil entity (Bael) wants to posess the unborn child of a pregnant woman (Judith Grey) in order to be "reborn" into the real world, just like Freddy in 'The Dream Child'.

NO ET TALLIS NI UN PEI (1992)
The 'Dream Child' poster is shown in this movie.

MIKEY (1992)
Mikey tells his teacher his favorite movie is 'ANightmare On Elm Street' and Freddy Krueger is the reason he doesn't want to take off his shirt during gym.

COOL WORLD (1992)
Slash's knives are similar to Freddy's glove.

ONCE UPON A CRIME... (1992)
While walking in Madame Van Dougan's yard Julian Peters (Richard Lewis) asks, "Who lives here, Freddy Krueger?"

RUBY IN PARADISE (1993)
During the dialogue of a scene, Freddy Krueger is mentioned.

LAST ACTION HERO (1993)
During a scene, Freddy is shown in the police precinct in handcuffs.

BOSQUE DE MUERTE (1993)
Raúl mentions in the dialogue that he wants to have a nightmare about Freddy.

JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993)
During the final scene, Freddy's arm pops up from under the ground and takes Jason Voorhees' mask to Hell, setting the stage for 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.

SERIAL MOM (1994)
During a scene, the mom is compared to Freddy Krueger.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S SENIOR TRIP (1995)
During the dialogue of a scene, Wanda introduces the notion that Freddy Krueger invades Jason Voorhees' nightmares.

KICKING AND SCREAMING (1995)
During a scene, the question comes up: "Who would win: Freddy or Jason?"

SCREAM (1996)

THESIS (1996)
Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the dialogue of this film.

THE SUBSTITUTE (1996)
During a scene, the substitute calls a girl who's playing with her nails Freddy Krueger.

THE ARRIVAL (1996)
Kiki wears a Freddy Krueger mask in one scene.

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1996)
As Buddy Love transforms back into Sherman Klump in the car, Jason says, "This is Freddy Krueger sh*t, man!"

JERRY MAGUIRE (1996)
Jesse Remo wears a Freddy Krueger sweater during a scene.

THE WEDDING SINGER (1998)
Petey is dressed as Freddy during a scene in this film.

 URBAN LEGEND (1998)
 Freddy is mentioned in the dialogue, and the film also stars Robert Englund.

 BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998)
 During a scene, Chucky compares himself to Freddy.

 STRANGELAND (1998)
 Carleton Hendricks references the NOES series, saying, "First you dream, then you die".

 DOGMA (1999)
 During a scene, Jay says. "Wow, it looks like Freddy's been here".

 THERE'S ONLY ONE JIMMY GRIMBLE (2000)
During a scene, one of the bullies tells Jimmy that "Freddy Krueger has nightmares because of Jimmy's mom".

SAVING SILVERMAN (2001)
 During a scene, one of the bullies tells Jimmy that "Freddy Krueger has nightmares because of Jimmy's mom".

 GAUDI AFTERNOON (2001)
 Freddy Krueger is referenced during this film.

 THE SINGLES WARD (2002)
Jonathan rents the movie from the video store.

HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION (2002)
 Busta Rhymes' character is named Freddie, an homage to 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

 THE WISHER (2002)
 The killer has blades on his fingers, inspired by Freddy Krueger from 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

 FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)
Clips are shown briefly in the introduction narrated by Freddy.

THE PARK (2003)
 A statue of Freddy Krueger stands in the haunted house.

 AGENT CODY BANKS 2: DESTINATION LONDON (2004)
 During the dialogue of a scene, Derek mentions Freddy Krueger.

 FREAK OUT (2004)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during the dialogue of a scene.

 SIREN: EROTIC GHOST (2004)
The female character 'Freddie' is named after Freddy Krueger.

CURSED (2005)
 A wax figure of Freddy Krueger can be seen in the background of one scene.

 GRIZZLY MAN (2005)
 One of the lines references Freddy, as a character says, "that is Freddy Krueger-like creepy".

 BOO (2005)
 Both films revolve around an evil child molester who dies in a fire and comes back to haunt teenagers.

 STICK IT (2006)
 When two girls are talking about the acne scars on another person, they compare it to Freddy Krueger.

 BLACK SHEEP (2006)
 One of the lines in the movie is, "Here's Freddy!"

 WHEN DARKNESS FALLS (2006)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.
THE SCI-FI BOYS (2006)
 A model of Freddy Krueger is shown during this film.

 IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS (2007)
 Jacob tells Wilson that he looks like Freddy Krueger while he wears a striped sweater. Jack also mentions Freddy Krueger when he talks to Wilson on the phone.

 TRANSFORMERS (2007)
 When cuts were found inside a wall in the laboratory, the talkative Glen said it could have not been Freddy Krueger but by Wolverine.

 THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB (2007)
 One of the lines of dialogue is that, "it's like 'A Nightmare on Northanger Abbey Street'".

 XX (2007)
 The scissor girl scrapes the side of the walls like Freddy.

 HACK! (2007)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during a discussion on horror movies.

 CHASING GHOSTS: BEYOND THE ARCADE (2007)
 A Freddy Krueger doll is shown at Leo's apartment during this film.

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

CORNERED! (2008)
 There is a dialogue reference to Freddy Krueger and his "One, two" nursery rhyme.

 DRILLBIT TAYLOR (2008)
 Freddy is referenced in a song lyric: "Your rapping's like a nightmare but I don't see Freddy".

 CRYING FOR LOVE (2008)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 THE REINACTORS (2008)
There is a cosplay actor on Hollywood Boulevard dressed as Freddy Krueger.

 SMOTHER (2008)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

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

BULLYING (2009)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned several times throughout the movie.

 ONE MINUTES (2009)
 Mrs. Burrows is a recurring slasher serial killer who can never be killed, inspired by Freddy Krueger.

 THE HOLE (2009)
 A character named 'Freaky Freddy' is mentioned twice in the movie.

 HARRY BROWN (2009)
 When one of the characters is looking at a picture of a body, he says "I know who that is...it's Freddy Krueger".

 THE ANSWER MAN (2009)
 A Freddy Krueger doll is shown in Arlen's collection.

 STAN HELSING (2009)
 There is a parody character named 'Fweddy'.

 WALLED IN (2009)
 Children's voices can be heard chanting a rhyme, reminiscent of the jump rope rhyme from NOES.

 BEAUTIFUL (2009)
 A figurine of Freddy Krueger is shown during this film.

 THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (2009)
 Malignant manifestations through visions and dreams are similar to NOES.

 THE SLAMMIN' SALMON (2009)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the lyrics of a song.

 GOLDEN EARRINGS (2010)
 A letter to Sarah is addressed '1428 Elm Street'.

 INSIDIOUS (2010)
 The demon in the film has a metal claw, much like Freddy Krueger.

 STAKE LAND (2010)
 An 'Elm St.' street sign is shown during a scene.

 PETRANG KABAYO (2010)
 When Peter wakes up from a nightmare, he mentions Elm Street.

 CYRUS (2010)
 There is a character dressed as Freddy Krueger in this film.

 HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2010)
 During the dialogue, Mike says, "Disturbing bits of David Arquette with Freddy Krueger tongue".

 KNOCK, KNOCK 2 (2011)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the dialogue of a scene.

 SCREAM 4 (2011)
 Kirby is asked by Ghostface what Freddy Krueger's murder weapon is.

 AFGHAN LUKE (2011)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011)
 A Freddy Krueger-inspired monster is seen briefly on the monitors before the purge, donning a four finger-tip razor bladed glove and reaching towards the monitor camera like Freddy.

 HOSTEL: PART III (2011)
 Freddy Krueger's sweater is shown in the dressing room during this film.

 THE FACTORY (2012)
'The Dream Child' is shown on a TV in this film.

ROOM 13 PART 2 (2012)
 During a scene, Jake says, "It's like we're in a Freddy movie!"

 A BEARY SCARY MOVIE (2012)
 The character Shreddy is a spoof of Freddy Krueger; people getting killed off in their nightmares by a burned man is also similar the NOES series.

 SANCTUARY: QUITE A CONUNDRUM (2012)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012)
 In a deleted scene, Connors says, "I'm Freddy" while making his trademark gesture from NOES.

 PARASITIC (2012)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in this film.

 SMILEY (2012)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in this film.
THE TROUBLE WITH BARRY (2012)
 Buck and Brad live in the original Elm Street house in this film.
HOUSE OF HORRORS: GATES OF HELL (2012)
 Tim lives on Elm Street in this film, and a statue of Freddy can be seen at the House of Horrors.
FUTURE ZONE (2012)
 During the dialogue of this film, Kevin says, "Cool that this elite futuristic police force has their shooting range in Freddy Krueger's boiler room".
REWIND THIS! (2013)
The VHS video case is shown.

SCREAM QUEEN CAMPFIRE (2013)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during the dialogue of a scene.
DON'T GO TO THE REUNION (2013)
 The character Megan wears a Freddy Krueger-style sweater in high school.
CHRISTMAS CRUELTY (2013)
 A character dresses as Freddy Krueger in this film.
WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (2013)
 A trick-or-treater is dressed up as Freddy Krueger during this film.

 GINGERCLOWN (2013)
 Freddy Krueger's glove is shown during this film.

 HAUNTED HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW (2014)
 Freddy Krueger claws are briefly shown in a box that Kathryn picks up.
HONEYMOON (2014)
 The character Foggy Krueger is inspired by Freddy Krueger.
BLENDED (2014)
 Jim refers to Jen as "Freddy Kruger's sister" in this film.
DEALER (2014)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in this film.
DIGGING UP THE MARROW (2014)
 A talking Freddy Krueger doll is shown in the editing room.
SCAREWAVES (2014)
 A replica of Freddy Krueger's claws are shown on a coffee table during the "Worth The Wait" segment.

 LAKE FEAR (2014)
 Various visions in this film are inspired by the NOES franchise.
CHARLIE'S FARM (2014)
 Gordon says he owns a Freddy Krueger glove in this film.

 JESSABELLE (2014)
 When Jessie and Preston are at the restaurant, Jessie mentions that she has been having terrifying nightmares that seem extremely real. In her dream, she says she sees a man who "looks like he has been burnt to death."

 THE WOLFPACK (2015)
 One of the brothers dresses up as Freddy Krueger during this film.

 GOOSEBUMPS (2015)
 The Werewolf scrapes his claws along the side of two trucks in the same way Freddy does to the pipes in his boiler room.

 I AM YOUR FATHER (2015)
 A still of Robert Englund is shown, and he is credited for playing Freddy Krueger.

 NIGHT CITY (2015)
 One of Paul's nightmares takes place in an old boiler room, similar to the NOES series.

 ESTEROS (2016)
'The Dream Child' is one of the VHS tapes the characters consider watching.

DEADPOOL (2016)
 Weasel mentions Wade's face looks like Freddy Krueger in this film.

 DETOUR (2016)
 Freddy Krueger is referenced in this film.

 MOONLIGHT (2016)
 One of Kevin's school friends mentions Freddy Krueger in this film.

 COPYCAT (2016)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the dialogue of this film.

 ANOMALY (2016)
 A ghost's shadow in the film at one point resembles Freddy Krueger.

 IT (2017)
'The Dream Child' is shown on a movie marquee in the movie.

LOGAN (2017)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the dialogue of this film.

 WONDER (2017)
 Freddy Krueger is referenced in the dialogue of this film.

 TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY (2017)
 Robert Englund is credited for playing Freddy Krueger, and fans are shown dressed as Freddy in this film.

 RUM 213 (2017)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 HELLRAISER: JUDGMENT (2018)
 There is a Freddy Krueger easter egg in the gag reel of this film.

 READY PLAYER ONE (2018)
 Freddy Krueger is shown in the Oasis during this film.

 ANIMAS (2018)
 In one scene, a child in the background is dressed like Freddy Krueger. There is also a very quick close-up seen during the flashback sequence at the end of the film.

 HOLLYWOOD MOUTH 3 (2018)
 The Venice High School shooting location from NOES is shown.

 MARA (2018)
 A doctor mentions Freddy Krueger to Kate during this film.

 IT: CHAPTER TWO (2019)
'The Dream Child' is advertised as 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5' on the main billboard of Derry's movie theater during a scene from 1989.

HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR (2019)
'The Dream Child' is discussed and clips from the film are shown.

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS (2019)
A clip from 'The Dream Child' is shown during the '976-Evil' segment.

RAGMORK (2019)
 Ragmork wears an outfit in this film that looks like Freddy Krueger's.

 PUPPET KILLER (2019)
 Simon uses Freddy Krueger's bladed glove as a weapon in this film.

 UNDER CONTROLL (2019)
 During the dialogue of this film, Vanessa says that her mother looks like "Freddy Krueger with a wig".

 FATHER THERE IS ONLY ONE (2019)
 Paula mentions Freddy Krueger in this film.

 THE FANATIC (2019)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in this film.

 THE YOUNG CANNIBALS (2019)
 In Haines' camp, a Freddy Krueger-style shirt can be seen hanging on the clothes line.

 AWOKEN (2019)
 The sleep paralysis and deprivation horror themes are similar to the NOES series.

 RETURN OF THE SLASHER NURSE (2019)
 There is a Freddy Krueger bust shown in the old man's house during this film.

 BAD CANDY (2020)
 Kyra meets friends on Elm Street during this film.

 PAPI (2020)
 During this film, Sonia compares Papi to Freddy Krueger.

 WEREWOLVES WITHIN (2021)
 During this film, Marcus attaches knives to his hand like Freddy Krueger.

 A CLASSIC HORROR STORY (2021)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 BABY GHOST (2021)
 During the dialogue, a character states they are "gonna go home and go to sleep for about a week". Kevin replies with, "Sleep and risk running into baby Freddy Krueger?!"

 FREE GUY (2021)
 A Funko Pop of Freddy Krueger is shown during this film.

 THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 (2021)
 During this film, Wednesday stops in front of a crossroads sign that displays various fictional locations from horror films, including: Haddonfield (from "Halloween"), Crystal Lake (from "Friday The 13th"), The Overlook Hotel (from "The Shining"), Amityville (from "The Amityville Horror"), Elm Street (from "A Nightmare On Elm Street"), and The Lighthouse (from "The Lighthouse").

 8-BIT CHRISTMAS (2021)
 During this film, young Jake says that he has "recurring nightmares of Freddy Krueger and the '84 Cubs".

 SALESMEN (2022)
 Corey mentions Freddy Krueger during this film.

 SECRET HEADQUARTERS (2022)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 FREDHEADS: THE DOCUMENTARY (2022)
 A documentary made about the films and the super-fans of the series.

 JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN (2022)
 A character cosplays as Freddy Krueger during this film.

 ROBOT DREAMS (2023)
 There is a character dressed as Freddy, on Halloween during this film.

 DREAM SCENARIO (2023)
 During this film, Sophie tells Paul that the kids refer to him as Freddy Krueger.

 SING SING (2023)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this film.

 ALL-TIME HIGH (2023)
 A character says during the dialogue that "you look like Freddy Krueger".

 RICKY STANICKY (2024)
 Young JT dresses up as Freddy Krueger for Halloween during this film.

 WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY 2 (2024)
 During this film, Lexy calls Freddy "Freddy Krueger".

 KILLER WITCHES FROM OUTER SPACE (2024)
 Zane refers to Freddy Krueger during this film.

 WEEKEND IN TAIPEI (2024)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the dialogue of this film.
VIDEO

JUNGLE JITTERS (1938)
 The character Freddy Krueger is based on the natives of this film.

 VIDEO VIOLENCE 2 (1988)
Freddy Krueger is parodied during this DTV release.

REDNECK ZOMBIES (1989)
Freddy is mentioned on the cover of 'Fangoria' magazine.

GORGON VIDEO MAGAZINE (1989)
KNB EFX talks about the movie and shows some of the props they made for it.

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 UNDERTAKER: HIS GRAVEST MATCHES (1993)
 Announcer Jim Ross mentions Freddy Krueger in a list of horror movie icons to set the tone for the Undertaker-Papa Shango match.

 LAST RESORT (1994)
 Babcock is seen wearing Freddy's glove in this film.

 THE POWER WITHIN (1995)
 During a scene, Clyda asks Stan if his dream had Freddy Krueger in it.

 ASYLUM OF TERROR (1998)
 One of the haunted house prop guys asks someone if they've seen the "Freddy gloves".

 WELCOME TO PRIMETIME (1999)
 'Freddy's Revenge' is part of this documentary.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE SHOCKING TRUTH (2000)
Director Jeff Burr ('Leatherface') mentions the movie during this documentary.

HELLRAISER: RESURRECTION (2000)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned twice during this documentary.

 BLACK PEOPLE HATE ME AND THEY HATE MY GLASSES (2000)
 Freddy Krueger's gloved hand is mentioned.

 DRAINIAC! (2000)
 One of the lines of dialogue is, "Freddy Krueger wouldn't live here".

 CUT: CAST & CREW INTERVIEWS (2000)
Geoff Revell refers to the NOES franchise in this film.

GANSEHAUT: 22- ENDSTATION GRUSELN & DAS HAUS OHNE WIEDERKEHR (2001)
 A character dresses up as Freddy Krueger during this video release.

 VIERNES 13: XXL (2001)
 Freddy Krueger's claw hand reaches over to grab the Jason mask but the Jason character smashes Freddy's hand before he can grab it.

 SLASHERS (2001)
 A Freddy model is shown in this film.

 WHO SLEW SIMON THADDEUS MULBERRY PEW (2002)
 A Freddy Krueger figurine is shown.

 BOWLING BALLS (2004)
 One of the lines of dialogue is, "It's like Freddy, Jason, or Norman".
HORROR FRIENDS (2004)
Freddy Krueger is a character in this film.

GREG NICOTERO: THE GORY DAYS (2005)
'The Dream Child' is mentioned during this documentary.

TOWER OF BLOOD (2005)
After his girlfriend says she had a nightmare, her boyfriend says it will be fine, "unless of course you're in a horror movie and you live on, uh, what's the name of that street?"

CROSSBONES (2005)
Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the lyrics of a song.

CHIKARA TAG WORLD GRAND PRIX, NIGHTS 2 AND 3 (2005)
 Wrestler Jon Dahmer is announced as "The son of a 1,000 maniacs" on both nights.

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

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

GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM (2006)
The movie is mentioned in a newspaper article, and clips are shown.

UNDER THE BED (2006)
 Both movies portray a boogeyman who comes after people while sleeping or in bed.

 THE MAKING OF 'WOLF CREEK' (2006)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this documentary.

 GOOLIANS: A DOCU-COMEDY (2006)
 One of the Mon-anom Members is dressed like Freddy Krueger in this film.

 WHAT WAS I THINKING? THE MAKING OF THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD (2006)
 Freddy was shown attacking one of the Nerd clones.

 NO CLOWNING AROUND: THE MAKING OF 'FEAR OF CLOWNS' (2006)
 The director says he wanted to create a horror movie with a standout villain like Freddy Krueger.

 HORROR BUSINESS (2007)
A photograph from the movie is shown.

AT NIGHT (2007)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this video release.

 SOMEBODY HELP ME (2007)
 The movie is referenced in the lyrics of a song: "This a nightmare here and this ain't no Elm Street".

 DIRECTV: NAVIDAD DE TERROR (2007)
 Freddy Krueger appears in this special.

 CORPSE AND THE HARE (2008)
 There is a dialogue reference to Freddy Krueger and his "One, two" nursery rhyme.

 DAY OF THE DEAD (2008)
 The radio station is located on Elm Street in this DTV release.

 HOME ALONE HORROR (2009)
A character watches a brief part of the movie.

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

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

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

 EVIL VID 2: VID VS. KK (2010)
 A demon is infused into Freddy Krueger in this special.

 TALES FROM THE LUMBER YARD: THE MAKING OF GALAXY OF TERROR (2010)
Robert Englund mentions he was in 'Galaxy Of Terror' prior to playing Freddy Krueger.

KICKASSIA (2010)
Dena is shown holding a Freddy plushie in this film.

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

OSLO FRIGHT FEST 2010 (2012)
 A Freddy Krueger action figure is shown during this documentary.

 AN UNFORTUNATE FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 4 (2012)
 A man wearing a Freddy Krueger costume goes into the bathroom during this film.

 THE PRISONERS DILEMMA (2012)
 A detective mentions "a good tradition of writing nursery rhymes about serial killers".

 SHIMMER WOMEN ATHLETES: VOLUME 51 (2012)
 There is a fan in the crowd shown on this volume dressed up as Freddy Krueger.

 LET IT OUT (2013)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned, and a collectible figure is shown on display.
TOP 40 SH*TTY SHARK MOVIES (2013)
 James refers to a shark, saying, "Like it's Freddy Krueger or something".
WIF! THERE IS ALWAYS MONEY IN THE BANANA STAND (2013)
 Frightmare pins El Hijo del Ice Cream with the Frightmare on Elm Street.
LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY'S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (2014)
'The Dream Child' movie poster is shown when New Line Cinema is discussed.

BARBIE: THE PEARL PRINCESS (2014)
 The character Lumina is based on Freddy Krueger but is good.
JASON'S FALL (2014)
 Freddy's hand is shown behind a window during this crossover fan-made short.
SAFETY DANCE (2014)
 A character wears a Freddy Krueger mask in this film.
1-800-GHOSTBEGONE (2014)
 Thalia Elms wears a Freddy Krueger sweater in this short.
DOOMED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ROGER CORMAN'S THE FANTASTIC FOUR (2015)
Michael Bailey Smith mentions 'The Dream Child' in this documentary.

NIGHT OF THE SLASHER (2015)
 The Killer taunts Jenelle by screeching his knife on a kitchen table, similar to what Freddy Krueger did in NOES.
DEATHGASM: EXTENDED INTERVIEW WITH JASON LEI HOWDEN (2015)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned during this interview release.
LEGO GHOSTBUSTERS (2016)
 Freddy Krueger makes a cameo appearance in this short.
MIXED NUTS (2017)
 During this short, a character says, "Freddie, there's about to be a nightmare on Helms Street".
REAGITATOR: REVENGE OF THE PARODY (2017)
 A villain character resembles Freddy Krueger, only with different colors.
HOUSEWIFE ALIEN VS. GAY ZOMBIE (2017)
 A character wears a sweater similar to Freddy Krueger.
FORWARD TO THE PAST ON OVIAZ STREET ON GROUNDHOG DAY (2018)
 There is a reference in this film showing in the form of Freddy Krueger.
MONSTERPALOOZA 2018 BECOMES FREDDYPALOOZA! (2018)
 Lito transforms into Freddy Krueger during this short.
BARI WEISS TO THE WOODSHED (2019)
 Ryan Dawson mentions Freddy Krueger in this film.
ROAD TRASH (2019)
 There is a cardboard cutout of Freddy Krueger shown inside a movie theater in this film.
GOOFY WANTS HIS MONEY (2019)
 In an outtake, the crew compares Pooh's knives for hands to Freddy Krueger's claw.
GISETTE (2019)
 Friedrich Kruger was an "accidental" reference to Freddy Krueger.
CLOWNS (2020)
 Coco sings, "One two, Coco's coming for you. Three four, better run indoors!" during this short film.
ICONS OF HORROR 3 (2021)
 Freddy Krueger is included in this tribute documentary.
NO TE QUEDES SOLO EN CASA (2021)
 During this short film, Daniel mentions that there was a murder on Calle del Olmo (Spanish for Elm Street).
BLACK WIDOW XXX: AN AXEL BRAUN PARODY (2021)
 The Taskmaster mentions Freddie Krueger during this DTV release.
TRICK OR TREAT, SCOOBY-DOO! (2022)
 During this DTV release, Trevor's costume shop has Freddy Krueger's outfit on display.

VIDEO GAMES

 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1989)
 Video game based on the NOES franchise.

 CRIME FIGHTERS (1989)
 The Stage 5 boss is an homage to Freddy Krueger.

 LEISURE SUIT LARRY 6: SHAPE UP OR SLIP OUT! (1993)
 If Larry attempts to take the meat clover from the kitchen, the game comments "This is NOT another hack-and-slash game, not even "Larry Krueger: Friday The 13th At La Costa Lotta!".

 SHIVERS (1995)
DISCWORLD II: MORTALITY BYTES! (1996)
 Reg Shoe, an undead man, wears a striped sweater similar to Freddy Krueger.

 BLOOD (1997)
 There is a striped sweater and a western hat hanging on the wall in one of the rooms.

 BLOOD II: THE CHOSEN (1998)
 Freddy's clawed glove is shown on a wall.
GEX: ENTER THE GECKO (1998)
 There a line during this game where Gex says, "Freddy, Jason; Jason, Freddy".
SILENT HILL 4: THE ROOM (2004)
 The premise that people who die in their dreams also die in reality is an homage to 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

 HITMAN: BLOOD MONEY (2006)
 One of the post-mission newspapers features a headline about a school janitor being burned alive by a lynch mob, obviously inspired by 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.

 ZAK MCKRACKEN BETWEEN TIME AND SPACE (2008)
 Zak finds Freddy Krueger's glove in a french restaurant. When he thinks of picking it up, he says this game's name isn't "Zachary Krueger's Nightmare In Paris".
LEISURE SUIT LARRY: BOX OFFICE BUST (2009)
 One of the villains in Larry's horror dreamscape is inspired by Freddy Krueger.
RUNAWAY: A TWIST OF FATE (2009)
 Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the game dialogue.
DREAMKILLER (2009)
 There is a character named Alice in this game who can also enter dreams.
MORTAL KOMBAT (2011)
 Freddy Krueger is a playable guest character via downloadable content.
FAMILY GUY: THE QUEST FOR STUFF (2014)
 Freddy Krueger is an unlockable character in this game.
MORTAL KOMBAT MOBILE (2015)
 Freddy Krueger is a playable guest character via downloadable content.
TERRORDROME: RISE OF THE BOOGEYMEN (2015)
 Freddy Krueger appears in the game.
THE INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES OF DOG MENDONCA & PIZZABOY (2016)
 Freddy Krueger's hand is shown at a wax museum workshop in this game.
DEAD BY DAYLIGHT (2016)
 Freddy Krueger is a playable killer in this game.
SLAYAWAY CAMP (2016)
 The character Frederick is directly influenced by Freddy Krueger.
INJUSTICE 2 (2017)
 Scarecrow asks Mr. Freeze to "imagine burning alive", a nod to Freddy Krueger and NOES.

MUSIC VIDEOS

 MICHAEL JACKSON (1984)
 Music Video: 'Thriller'.
Vincent Price's laugh is sampled in Kool Moe Dee's 'Let's Go' song played right before the end credits.

 DJ JAZZY JEFF AND THE FRESH PRINCE (1988)
 Music Video: 'Nightmare On My Street'.
The subject matter is based on NOES, and Freddy is mentioned.

 ROMEO'S DAUGHTER (1989)
 Music Video: 'Heaven In The Back Seat'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child' are used in this music video to promote the film.

 WHODINI (1989)
 Music Video: 'Any Way I Gotta Swing It'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child' are used in this music video to promote the film.

 SHINDY FEAT. BUSHIDO (2014)
 Music Video: 'Sterne'.
Freddy Krueger is referenced in the lyrics of this song: "Kannst du Hurensohn nicht flüchten wie in einem Freddy-Krueger-Film".
INSANE CLOWN POSSE (2017)
 Music Video: '6 Foot 7 Foot (7 Foot 8 Foot Ft. Lyte)'.
Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the lyrics and a picture of him is shown in the video.
PRINCESS VITARAH (2017)
 Music Video: 'I Wanna F*ck Donald Trump'.
Freddy Krueger is mentioned in the lyrics of this song.

PODCASTS

 DIMINISHING RETURNS (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Child's Play'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned during this episode.
TELEVISION

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

MR. BEAN (1991)
EPISODE: 'The Curse Of Mr. Bean'.
Mr. Bean goes to the cinema to watch 'The Dream Child' during this episode (according to the poster).

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

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.

KUUSIKKO JA KUOLEMAN VARIOT (1997)
EPISODE: 'Vaarallinen Videonauha'.
The VHS is shown on Mikko's bookshelf during this episode.

FAMILY GUY (1999)
EPISODE: 'Chitty Chitty Death Bang'.
Stewie says the line, "It's a boy!" in the same way Freddy did in this movie.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (2000)
EPISODE: 'Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned during the Sally O'Malley skit.

TODD'S POP SONG REVIEWS (2010)
EPISODE: 'Alejandro'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned during this episode and a clip from the film is shown.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2010)
EPISODE: 'Caligula: Part 1'.
The host refers to the film, saying, "I consider this a nightmare, like 'Nightmare On Elm Street 5'".

TODD'S POP SONG REVIEWS (2010)
EPISODE: 'Alejandro'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned in this episode, and a clip from the film is shown.

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

SVENGOOLIE (2011)
EPISODE: 'Dr. Cyclops'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned during the interview with Robert Englund, and stills are shown.

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

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'.
The movie is reviewed.

CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2011)
EPISODE: 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'.
Freddy's death from this movie is recalled during the review of 'Freddy's Dead'.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2013)
EPISODE: 'Tampon Tango'.
The Snob mentions that he has 'The Dream Child' DVD in his collection during this episode.

DVD-R HELL (2013)
EPISODE: 'Pagan Invasion: Halloween, Trick Or Treat?- Part 1'.
Brad criticizes Pagan Invasion for calling 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5' a "well-crafted, elaborate horror production".

WATCH MOJO (2014)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Films That Derailed The Franchise'.
'The Dream Child' gets a dishonorable mention.

WATCH MOJO (2015)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Freddy Krueger Kills'.
Mark's death (Sliced And Diced) ranks #9. Greta's death (Bon Appétit, Bitch) ranks #8, and Dan's death (Need For Speed) ranks #6.

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

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2015)
EPISODE: 'Nightmares On Elm Street #3-4'.
Linkara balks at the concept of unborn children having dreams like in 'The Dream Child'.

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

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #2'.
Linkara says, "While the fifth movie gave us Super Freddy..."

ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2016)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street: Paranoid #3'.
Linkara recalls Super Freddy from 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2016)
EPISODE: 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo'.
The Snob says, "This movie is one comic book dream sequence away from being Elm Street 5".

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2017)
EPISODE: 'It (2017)'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2017)
EPISODE: 'Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan: Part 2'.
The Snob mentions 'The Dream Child' among Jason's summer competition at the box office in 1989.

BREAKFAST (2017)
EPISODE: 'September 10, 2017'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned by Mark Kermode during this episode.

SEAN BRADLEY REVIEWS (2017)
EPISODE: 'IT (Part 1 - The Losers' Club)'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned as one of the posters shown in the film.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2018)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostbusters II'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2018)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About The Lost Boys'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2018)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Little Monsters'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

THE CINEMA SNOB (2018)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'.
'The Dream Child' is reviewed during this episode.

THE GOLDBERG'S (2018)
EPISODE: 'Mister Knifey-Hands'.
'The Dream Child' is mentioned in the dialogue during this episode.

THE KILL COUNT (2018)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'.
The kills of 'The Dream Child' are analyzed and discussed during this episode.

ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR (2018)
EPISODE: 'Slashers: Part 2'.
A clip from 'The Dream Child' is shown during the 'Scream' segment of the episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2019)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Predator 2'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode, and clips from the film are shown.

THE KILL COUNT (2019)
EPISODE: 'Brightburn'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child are shown during this episode.

CINEMATIC EXCREMENT (2019)
EPISODE: 'Star Trek V'.
Smeghead brings up 'The Dream Child' and Kool Moe Dee's song 'Let's Go' as a nominee and winner for 'Worst Original Song' at the 10th Golden Raspberry Awards.

THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS (2019)
EPISODE: 'Halloween Hootenanny: Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers'.
Joe Bob mentions the box-office failure of 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2020)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Karate Kid 3'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

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

WATCH MOJO (2020)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Scariest Babies In Movies'.
Baby Freddy from 'The Dream Child' ranks #9.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2021)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Freddy's Revenge'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

WATCH MOJO (2021)
EPISODE: 'Top 10 Scariest Nightmare On Elm Street Scenes Ever'.
Dan's motorcycle death scene ranks #6, and Greta's 'eating too much' death scene ranks #4.

BEST OF THE WORST (2021)
EPISODE: '10 Status Updates On Iconic Horror Movie Franchises'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child' are shown during this episode.

WHATCULTURE HORROR (2021)
EPISODE: 'Wheel Of The Worst #22'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child' are shown during this episode.

THE MOVIES THAT MADE US (2021)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.
Clips from 'The Dream Child' are shown during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2022)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About The Fly 2'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2022)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About UHF'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS (2022)
EPISODE: 'Destiny Turns On The Radio/Dust Devil/Rituals'.
'The Dream Child' is referenced during this episode.

MINTY COMEDIC ARTS (2023)
EPISODE: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Bubba Ho-Tep'.
Minty mentions 'The Dream Child' during this episode.

RE:VIEW (2023)
EPISODE: 'The Nightmare On Elm Street Series (Part 2)'.
The film is reviewed during this episode.

THE VENOMONTH OF HORRORS (2024)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'.
'The Dream Child' is reviewed during this episode.

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