A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Horror Thriller Action Fantasy

Rated R | Threatrical Feb 27, 1987 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Action, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 36m
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Plot Synopsis:

Picking up where the original Nightmare left off, Nancy has grown up and become a psychiatrist specializing in dream therapy. She meets a group of children at a local hospital facing Freddy Krueger, the same demon she once encountered in her sleep. One of them is Kristen, who has the power to draw other people into her dreams. Working with a male doctor assigned to the case, Nancy helps the kids realize their special abilities within the nightmare world. When Freddy captures one of her charges, she leads a rescue attempt into Krueger's domain, in hopes of putting his spirit to rest once and for all.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Survivors of undead serial killer Freddy Krueger - who stalks his victims in their dreams - learn to take control of their own dreams in order to fight back.

Tagline: Freddy's just around the corner...

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 96 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Action, Fantasy
Sub-Genres:  Demons, Monsters
Horror Genres:  Slasher
Directors: Chuck Russell
Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette, Robert Englund, Ken Sagoes … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 27, 1987
Box Office: $44,793,222
Nominations: 4
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Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 27, 1987
Writers: Wes Craven, Bruce Wagner, Frank Darabont, Chuck Russell
Producers: Wes Craven, Stephen Diener, Niki Marvin, Sara Risher, Robert Shaye, Rachel Talalay, Steve Thompson
Editors: Terry Stokes, Chuck Weiss

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