A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987): Cast & Ratings
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is a 1987 action thriller directed by Chuck Russell, starring Patricia Arquette, Heather Langenkamp and Bradley Gregg. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $44.8 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1988. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors About?
The premise of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of troubled teens at a halfway house find themselves targeted by Freddy Krueger, who haunts their dreams with terrifying force. To survive, they must learn to control their dreams and confront their deepest fears. One of the teens discovers a connection to Freddy and may hold the key to stopping him, but defeating the dream demon proves to be a dangerous and harrowing journey.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nightmare
- group of teenagers
- freddy krueger character
- teenage protagonist
- sleep deprivation
- psychiatric hospital
- trying to stay awake
- dream
- disabled teenager
- sedative
- drugged
- forced drug use
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- experimental drug
- sleep disorder
- dream within a dream
- dream deprivation
- group therapy
- troubled teen
- springwood ohio
- mother daughter relationship
- dungeons and dragons
- serial teen murderer
- characters murdered one by one
- murder of a teenager
- female doctor
- lucid dreaming
- self injury
- f rated
- daddy issues
- murder disguised as accident
- child murderer
- child born of rape
- killer
- dark fantasy
- dark comedy
- elm street
- doctor
- serial murder
- psychopathic killer
- mattress
- shout
- pit of flame
- bathroom sink
- bathroom
- slashing
- stabbing
- glove
- dead teenager
- teenage nerd
- trapped
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Cast
Patricia Arquette leads the cast, with Heather Langenkamp and Bradley Gregg. Directed by Chuck Russell; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Chuck Russell
Also Starring in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Plot Summary
What happens in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the anniversary of the harrowing events from A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge draws near, Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette) finds herself plagued by haunting nightmares featuring the notorious Freddy Krueger. Driven by a dark intent, Freddy manipulates a terrifying scenario that leads Kristen to appear as though she is taking her own life. Concerned for their daughter’s wellbeing, Kristen’s parents promptly admit her to Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital, under the care of the attentive Dr. Neil Gordon.
Full summary
The whole story of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, scene by scene
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Box Office
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors grossed $44.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$44.8M
- US & Canada
- $44.8M
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Awards & Nominations
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors earned 2 award nominations, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1988.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Make-up
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip "Old Friends"
- Clip "Prime Time"
- Clip "Freddy The Snake"
- Clip "Wizard Master"
How Well Do You Know A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who becomes the charge of Kristen Parker at Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital?
Cars in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
16 cars on screen, including the 1985 Nissan 720 and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Minor role -
1986 Mazda 626 Minor role -
1982 Mazda B-2000 Minor role
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “Painajainen Elm Streetillä 3 – Unien soturit” and “Rémálom az Elm utcában 3.: Álomharcosok”.
- Also known as
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- Painajainen Elm Streetillä 3 – Unien soturit
- Rémálom az Elm utcában 3.: Álomharcosok
- Freddy - Chapitre 3 - Les Griffes du cauchemar
- Pesadilla en la Calle Elm 3 Guerrero de los Sueños
- Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Freddy Krüger Lebt
- Freddy 3
- Pesadilla en la Calle del Infierno 3
- Pesadilla en Elm Street 3: Los guerreros del sueño
- Pesadilla en lo profundo de la noche 3: Guerreros del sueño
- Freddy 3 - Les Griffes du cauchemar
- エルム街の悪夢3 惨劇の館
- エルム街の悪夢 3 惨劇の館
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- Nightmare III - Freddy Krüger lebt
- Koszmar z Ulicy Wiązów 3: Wojownicy Snów
- Жах на вулиці В’язів 3: Воїни снів
- Кошмари на Елм стрийт
- Част 3: Воини на съня
- Nocní mura v Elm Street 3: Bojovníci ze sna
- Mareridt på Elm Street: Dream Warriors
- Terror på Elm Street 3 - Freddys återkomst
- Elm Sokağı Kabusu 3: Rüya Savaşçıları
- Nočná mora v Elm Street 3: Bojovníci zo sna
- Terror på Elm Street 3 - Freddys tilbakekomst
- Košmaras Guobų gatvėje 3: Sapnų kariai
- Εφιάλτης στο δρόμο με τις λεύκες - Μέρος 3: Οι πολεμιστές του ονείρου
- Elmi tänava luupainaja 3
- Strava u Ulici brijestova 3: Ratnici snova
- Nightmare 3 - Freddy Krueger lebt
- Кошмар на улице Вязов 3: Воины сна
- Les Griffes du cauchemar
- Nightmare 3 - I guerrieri del sogno
- Pesadelo em Elm Street 3
- Painajainen Elm Streetillä 3 - Unien soturit
- Кошмари на Елм стрийт 3: Войни на съня
- Rémálom az Elm utcában 3. - Álomharcosok
- Страва у улици Брестова 3: Ратници снова
- 猛鬼街3：梦之战
- Noční můra v Elm Street 3: Bojovníci ze sna
- エルム街の悪夢３ 惨劇の館
- Morderisk mareridt 3
- Εφιάλτης στο Δρόμο με τις Λεύκες 3: Πολεμιστές του Ονείρου
- סיוט ברחוב אלם 3: לוחמי החלומות
- A Hora do Pesadelo 3: Os Guerreiros dos Sonhos
- Freddy 3 : Les Griffes du cauchemar
- 나이트메어 3: 꿈의 전사
- Un coșmar pe strada Elm 3: Războinicii viselor
- Elm Sokağında Kabus 3: Rüya Savaşçıları
- 半夜鬼上床3：猛鬼逛街
- นิ้วเขมือบ 3
- Malson a Elm Street 3
- 猛鬼街第三集：搵替身
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors released?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was released on February 27, 1987.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was directed by Chuck Russell.
More films by Chuck Russell Who is in the cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors stars Patricia Arquette, Heather Langenkamp and Bradley Gregg, among 10 credited actors.
How much did A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors make at the box office?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors grossed $44.8 million worldwide.
How is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors rated?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors has 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors nominated for any awards?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors have a post-credit scene?
Yes. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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