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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989): Cast & Ratings

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child is a 1989 fantasy horror film directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter and Robert Englund. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $22.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
worldwide gross
$22.2M
Metascore
54
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Stephen Hopkins
Genres
Fantasy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child About?

The premise of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Alice believes she’s escaped Freddy Krueger’s grasp, but terrifying nightmares return as she prepares to start a new life with Dan. A shocking discovery reveals she is pregnant, and soon friends begin falling victim to Freddy’s brutal attacks. Alice realizes Freddy is using her unborn child to extend his power and terrorize those around her. She must find a way to stop him and protect her life and the child she carries before it's too late.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Cast

Lisa Wilcox leads the cast, with Kelly Jo Minter and Robert Englund. Directed by Stephen Hopkins; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stephen Hopkins

More films directed by Stephen Hopkins, best-rated first: Race, Judgment Night, The Ghost and the Darkness and Under Suspicion.

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Ratings

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Plot Summary

What happens in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In June 1989, a year after the traumatic events of the previous film, Alice, played by Lisa Wilcox, and her partner Dan are blissfully navigating their romantic relationship, seemingly free from the dark shadow of Freddy Krueger. However, their serenity is abruptly disrupted when Alice encounters a disturbing vision during a shower after a passionate night with Dan. In her vision, she finds herself cloaked in a nun’s habit, donning the name “Amanda Krueger,” and trapped in a mental hospital plagued by deranged patients. This harrowing experience jolts her awake back into the real world.

Full summary

The whole story of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, scene by scene

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Box office

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Box Office

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child grossed $22.2 million worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.2M

US & Canada
$22.2M
Videos

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) Official Trailer - Wes Craven Horror Movie HD
  • Clip A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | "Dream And Drive" | Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Clip A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | "It's A Boy" | Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Clip A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | "School's Out" | Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Clip A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | "Super Freddy" | Warner Bros. Entertainment
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Cars

Cars in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child

18 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1989 Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max.

All 18 cars
  • 1964 Chevrolet C-10 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Important role
  • 1989 Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 1989 Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max Important role
  • 1958 Kenworth 900-Series in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 1958 Kenworth 900-Series Minor role
  • 1973 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 1973 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Minor role
Details

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Also Known As

55 alternative titles, including “Painajainen Elm Streetillä 5 – Painajaisten lapsi” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 - The Dream Child”.

Also known as
  • Painajainen Elm Streetillä 5 – Painajaisten lapsi
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 - The Dream Child
  • Pesadilla en Elm Street 5
  • Pesadilla en Elm Street 5: El niño de los sueños
  • Rémálom az Elm utcában 5.: Az álomgyerek
  • 猛鬼街5
  • Freddy - Chapitre 5 - L'Enfant du cauchemar
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 5: The Dream Child
  • Pesadilla en la Calle Elm 5 El Niño de los Sueños
  • Freddy 5
  • Pesadilla en la Calle del Infierno 5
  • Pesadilla 5: el niño de los sueños
+43 more
  • Freddy 5 - L'Enfant du cauchemar
  • Freddy 5 : L'héritier du rêve
  • エルム街の悪夢5 ザ・ドリームチャイルド
  • エルム街の悪夢 5 ザ・ドリームチャイルド
  • Koszmar z Ulicy Wiązów 5: Dziecko Snów
  • Кошмари на Елм стрийт 5: Детето на сънищата
  • Strava u Ulici brijestova 5: Dijete snova
  • Noční můra v Elm Street 5: Dítě snu
  • Freddys sidste mareridt
  • Elmi tänava luupainaja 5
  • Εφιάλτης στο δρόμο με τις λεύκες Νο 5: Ο Φρέντυ μπαμπάς
  • Martröð á Elmarsstræti: Drauma barnið
  • Terror på Elm Street 5 - The Dream Child
  • Pesadelo em Elm Street 5
  • Strava u Ulici brestova 5: Dete snova
  • Coșmarul de pe Elm Street 5: Copilul din vis
  • Nočná mora v Elm Street 5: Dieťa sna
  • Elm Sokağı Kabusu 5: Hayal Çocuk
  • Жах на вулиці В'язів 5: Дитина сну
  • Nightmare on Elm Street: Das Trauma
  • Nightmare on Elm Street 5 - Das Trauma
  • Кошмар на улице Вязов 5: Дитя сна
  • L'Enfant du cauchemar
  • Nightmare 5 - Il mito
  • Elm Sokağında Kabus 5: Hayal Çocuk
  • Painajainen Elm Streetillä 5 - Painajaisten lapsi
  • Rémálom az Elm utcában 5. - Az álomgyerek
  • Страва у улици Брестова 5: Дете снова
  • 猛鬼街5:猛鬼怪胎
  • エルム街の悪夢5 ザ・ドリームチャイルド
  • Εφιάλτης στο Δρόμο με τις Λεύκες 5: Το Παιδί του Ονείρου
  • סיוט ברחוב אלם 5: ילד החלומות
  • A Hora do Pesadelo 5: O Maior Horror de Freddy
  • 나이트메어 5: 꿈꾸는 아이들
  • Un coșmar pe strada Elm 5: Copilul din vis
  • Жах на вулиці В’язів 5: Дитина сну
  • 半夜鬼上床5:猛鬼怪胎
  • Pesadilla en la calle del infierno 5: Ha nacido el hijo de Freddy
  • นิ้วเขมือบ 5
  • Malson a Elm Street 5: El nen somiador
  • 猛鬼街第五集:夜夜鬼纏身
  • Košmaras Guobų gatvėje 5: Sapnų vaikas
  • ए-नाइटमेयर ऑन एल्म स्ट्रीट 5: भूत का बेटा भूत?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child released?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child was released on August 11, 1989.

Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child was directed by Stephen Hopkins.

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Who is in the cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child stars Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter and Robert Englund, among 10 credited actors.

How much did A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child make at the box office?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child grossed $22.2 million worldwide.

How is A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child rated?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child have a post-credit scene?

No. A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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