Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019): Cast & Ratings
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street is a 2019 horror documentary directed by Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen, starring Mark Patton, Robert Englund and Clu Gulager. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and was made on a reported $250,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 84/100.
- Echo Score
- 84
- budget
- $250K
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Directors
- Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen
- Genres
- Horror , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The End Productions
- Budget
- $250K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street About?
The premise of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street without spoilers.
Mark Patton revisits the making of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Dream Warriors," the 1985 sequel that unexpectedly derailed his acting career. Through interviews and archival footage, Patton examines the controversy surrounding the film and its impact on his life, seeking to understand the events that led to his professional decline and personal struggles. The documentary sheds light on a dark chapter in horror movie history and the challenges faced by those involved.
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- horror convention
- homosexuality
- gay interest
- film analysis
- seven word title
- supernatural serial killer
- actor
- gay
- gay actor
- meta horror
- entertainment documentary
- lgbt
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- lgbtq
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Cast & Characters
Mark Patton leads the cast, with Robert Englund and Clu Gulager. Directed by Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Roman Chimienti
- Co-director Tyler Jensen
- Mark Patton as themselves
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Robert Englund as themselves -
Clu Gulager as themselves -
Marshall Bell as themselves
Also Starring in Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
· 14 more- Heather Langenkamp Themselves
- Robert Rusler Themselves
- Linnea Quigley Themselves
- Lisa Wilcox Themselves
- Kim Myers Themselves
- Jack Sholder Themselves
- Joshua Grannell Themselves
- Ken Sagoes Themselves
- JoAnn Willette Themselves
- Timothy Patrick Murphy Themselves
- David Chaskin Themselves
- Nathan Thomas Milliner Themselves
- Cecil Baldwin Narrator
- Renato Mascarenhas Themselves
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 84/100, strongest in character & emotion (90) and weakest in sensory experience (70).
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street delivers a compelling documentary experience that resonates strongly with both horror enthusiasts and LGBTQ+ audiences. Critics highlight its insightful examination of the film's queer legacy and Mark Patton’s personal journey, while users praise its emotional impact and relevance. The film’s production quality, narrative focus, and evocative storytelling reinforce its status as an essential viewing. Consequently, the movie earns a high score reflecting its broad appeal and lasting significance.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
ART: The documentary exhibits a polished yet conventional visual presentation, employing a formulaic structure familiar to film-centric documentaries. Critics note its slick production values and competent editing, which support the subject matter without drawing attention to stylistic experimentation. While not groundbreaking, the craftsmanship effectively conveys the narrative, resulting in a solid technical foundation.
- Character & Emotion 90
CHARACTER: The film centers on Mark Patton’s personal narrative, delivering a nuanced performance that elicits strong emotional resonance. Reviewers describe the portrait as heartbreaking and cathartic, emphasizing the depth of Patton’s introspection and the documentary’s empathetic tone. This focus on individual experience enhances viewer connection and underscores the documentary’s emotional impact.
- Story & Flow 78
STORY: The documentary’s narrative adopts a familiar template, blending historical context with personal testimony to explore the queer legacy of Freddy’s Revenge. Critics acknowledge its essential insights while noting the fast‑and‑loose pacing characteristic of many film documentaries. Despite a conventional structure, the story remains engaging through its focused examination of a marginalized perspective.
- Sensory Experience 70
SENSORY: Audio‑visual elements are serviceable, with a clean but unremarkable soundtrack and standard sound design that support the interviews and archival clips. Reviewers reference the slick production quality yet do not highlight any distinctive musical motifs or innovative visual style. The sensory experience thus fulfills its informative role without adding notable artistic flair.
- Rewatch Factor 88
REWATCH: The documentary’s relevance to both horror history and LGBTQ+ representation creates strong incentive for repeat viewings. Critics and users alike cite its enlightening perspective and emotional depth as factors that encourage audiences to revisit the film for continued insight. This lasting appeal translates into a high rewatch potential.
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street.
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Movies Like Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’, Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.
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Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ 2006 -
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film 2006 -
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge 1985 -
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue 2009 -
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010 -
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares 2006 -
The Making of ‘Nightmare on Elm Street IV’ 1989 -
The House That Freddy Built 2006 -
The American Nightmare 2000 -
True Hollywood Story: Scream 2001 -
Scream, Teen, Scream! 1996 -
The American Scream 2012
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street?
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street released?
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street was released on April 5, 2019.
Who directed Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street?
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen.
More films by Roman Chimienti Who is in the cast of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street?
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street stars Mark Patton, Robert Englund and Clu Gulager, among 18 credited actors.
What was the budget of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street?
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street had a reported budget of $250,000.
Does Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street have a post-credit scene?
No. Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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