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Dream Master feels like an adrenaline-fueled version of three at the expense of better defined characters. The killing of the Elm Street children is lame, especially with Joey yet again falling victim to the blonde-headed trap. The new characters are fun, but have little screen time before dying off other than Alice.

I remember re-watching this years after having seen it because I had read Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Savage Streets, countless other horror / exploitation films) was in it but couldn't remember where. When the souls start ripping Freddy apart at the end, there's one that sticks her chest out. From those fake tits alone, I knew that was her. >_< I think she was married to Steve Johnson at the time (one of the special effects artists).

Speaking of, the kills and the visuals are the real treat. There are so many cool set-pieces happening that really make use of the "it's a nightmare so anything goes!" logic. The reflection ending is dumb as rocks, but hey, it's a Renny Harlen movie. The guy made Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger after all.

Dream Child is a bore. The most interesting aspect of it is the discussion about abortion, but it's over within seconds. A script based around that, although incredibly heavy for the fifth entry in what's become a series known for humorous antagonist, would feel out of place much like Freddy's Revenge does after viewing the franchise. Still, it would have been better than what there is. The characters are better defined than Dream Master, but they're also boring. The death scenes were neutered by the MPAA so that doesn't help with a low body count. The visuals take a Gothic style, but it isn't enough for me. It's often rated in the bottom three of the series.

There's a funny story about the stuntman who plays Super Freddy in Never Sleep Again. They liked his work as Super Freddy and asked him to play the role of Dan in the sex sequence that's shot through the shower mirror door. His reaction? "Uh, you want me to do the shower scene....as Super Freddy?" In any other movie, that would be stupid but considering nightmare logic---hey, you never know.

I also recommend I Am Nancy even if it's very bare. Heather Lagnenkamp tries to uncover what made her character so beloved to fans as well as understand why the villain is so much more popular than Nancy. Her findings are rather obvious, but Langenkamp is so charming that it's a fine way to kill 70 minutes.

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