A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Audience Reviews

View More (1000+)

Jessica C It was a fun movie that really held up well for the time period. We really enjoyed seeing this again. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review DanTheMan 2 Being the only one of the sequels that Wes Craven had any involvement in, Dream Warriors not only serves as a perfect companion piece to the original, it is also the only sequel I've seen from this franchise post-Freddy's Revenge, something I'm going to change in the next few days. An endlessly stylish and fun slasher flick, the mix of darkly comedic and terrifying in Freddy Krueger is a balance that peaked here, offering an imaginative and surprisingly satisfying rebound for the franchise after the tragic missteps of Part 2. Director Chuck Russell delivers plenty of amazing, surreally imaginative and truly unsettlingly scenes in spades, bringing to life the sort of bizarre images which used to be found only on comic book covers and even manages to expand on the mythology without going overboard, giving us a bit more of Krueger's origin, making him more of a monster than he already was. There's a great mixture of creativity and horror on display throughout this one, with Robert Englund possessing some superb one-liners and a consistent dedication to the role that elevates Krueger above '80s icon and into something genuinely rather terrifying. Langenkamp's return in a supporting role is well executed, effectively utilised, and delivers an excellent performance overall. She plays well with new members of the cast, whilst also receiving her fair share of moments with Englund's return as Freddy Krueger. All of this, plus a kick-ass metal song from Dokken, Angelo Badalamenti's wonderfully unsettling score, and knarly special effects work, marks Dream Warriors out as easily one of Freddy's high points. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Munchie A Tied for the best sequel with #4, the Dream Warriors arc is pure fun. The franchise takes its comedic turn with this one but keeps the story frightening and inventive. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Khaliel P Following the poor reception of the previous film, Wes Craven returned to write what was originally meant to be the franchise’s conclusion: a final showdown between Nancy and Freddy, exploring teen suicide and Freddy’s origins. Directed by newcomer Chuck Russell, the film delivers some of the series’ most iconic nightmare sequences, relying on practical effects—miniatures, animatronics, and clever tricks—that make Freddy’s inventive kills unforgettable. With Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp reprising their roles, and Patricia Arquette and a young Laurence Fishburne joining the cast, the movie feels like a definitive chapter. Though lighter on genuine scares, it stands out as one of the most imaginative and entertaining entries in the saga. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Julian S. A lot of DREAM WARRIORS just kind of drifts—the scares and soul aren’t really there. But if you’re here for a couple of solid death scenes, it’s got those. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Joshua H. I thought this one was ok ...it does have a great cast of characters ..some classic one liners Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now