Gresh854
In A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge, Freddy Kruger has a plan to convert his new victim, Jesse-who has just moved into Nancy's (the previous victim's) old house-into a host to carry out his kills in the real world rather than the dream world. This new concept approached within this sequel could most certainly be achieved if done properly, but the way the film plays it out is done way too leisurely and often with little to no spirit, resulting in legitimate disbelief from audience members like myself. Considering that the main character is such a whiny, cowardly, little, nuisance, his random transition into a serial killer truly feels unconvincing, unlikely, and at times, immensely random. Yes, some may say he's just becoming possessed but honestly, the film is so careless to explain even minor bits of information on how the hell certain exploits are occurring, that it becomes quite maddening. Also, all the supernatural elements the film offers make absolutely little to no sense-considering when they happen they don't take place in a damn dream (at least I think they didn't). Every character dynamic or relationship presented in the movie doesn't work like the film seems to think it does, which is as well, aggravating. The script is often atrocious; its attempts to recall certain plot-points from the original feel cheap, and eminently obvious. You can tell the actors/actresses are giving it their absolute all but considering the material they've been given, most of their performances come off as laughable (which isn't entirely any of their faults, more so the writers). The only saving grace in this movie is whenever Freddy Kruger appears on screen; Robert Englund's performance within this franchise is everlastingly memorable. All in all, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge is one of the most disappointing direct from the original, horror sequels I've ever witnessed. (Verdict: D)
darksyde-63508
The "Nightmare On Elm Street" franchise can be hit or miss. Some entries in the franchise work, while others fall flat on their face. This is one that kind of falls in between , even though most fans will readily admit that this isn't one of their favorites. Much has been made about this movies homoerotic undertones, and most involved with the movie will say that they didn't realize this until much, much later. I mean, how can't you realize this when Freddy tells a young teenage boy that he wants to use him for his body, and a high school gym teacher is found in a bar wearing leather S&M gear? But i don't really think any of that is why most fans don't really like this movie. The truth is, it just isn't all that good, and that's the main reason why its one of the weaker chapters in the series
D Rahul Raj Jsd
Today is Mr. Jack Sholder's Birthday (June 8). To honor him, I watched the second installment he directed. I was 11 years old when I saw this for the first time, with my family, and it was one hell of a terrifying film. Couldn't sleep without the lights at that time. Even today, whenever I'm on a bus, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 just pops into my mind. It's one unforgettable movie with so many horrifying scenes and special effects, Incredible Actors, Legends - Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Clu Gulager, and more. One of my favorites, and one of the best sequels ever made!!!
Tweekums
Five years have passed since the events of the first film and the Walsh family have just moved into the house where the events of the first film were centred. Their teenage son Jesse starts having nightmares that feature the razor-fingered fiend Freddy Krueger. He isn't attacked in this dreams; instead Freddy is trying to possess him so that he can carry on his murderous spree in the real world. As he starts to behave strangely his parents wonder if he is on drugs or needs psychiatric help. Inevitable people start to die; starting with the gym teacher who had picked on Jesse and his friend Grady. There are other strange occurrences; the Walsh's pet birds act strangely and attack them and the temperature rises unnaturally. Jesse's girlfriend Lisa tries to help him but she could just be putting herself in danger. Things get bloody when a large group of teens, including Jesse and Lisa, gather at a party and Freddy emerges.I wasn't expecting too much from this film; Wes Craven is no longer directing and apart from Freddy Krueger we have an entirely new set of characters
thankfully it turns out that it wasn't bad at all. The fact that Freddy is trying to possess Jesse rather than just murdering teens in their dreams meant it wasn't just a rehash of the first film. The cast of relatively unknown actors does a decent enough job; most notable Mark Patton who is pretty good as Jesse and Kim Myers as Lisa. It takes a while before anybody is killed but that didn't matter too much as the tension was built nicely. Once the killing does start it isn't immediately obvious how it is happening as this victim seems to be being attacked by an invisible force. The special effects are pretty good. Overall I'd say this was a decent sequel; not as good as the first but still rather fun.
AD
