Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

"They saved the best for last."

Sep 13 1991 R 1h 29m
Fantasy, Horror

Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams. Their quest for answers leads to a certain house on Elm Street -- where the nightmares become reality.

Plot

In part six of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, dream monster Freddy Krueger has finally killed all the children of his hometown, and seeks to escape its confines to hunt fresh prey. To this end, he recruits the aid of his (previously unmentioned) daughter. However, she discovers the demonic origin of her father's powers and meets Dad head-on in a final showdown (originally presented in 3-D).

Written by

Wes Craven, Rachel Talalay, Michael De Luca

Directed by

Rachel Talalay

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations total

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