One of the best horror films ever.

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 1998)

This is a terrific, truly original horror movie.
I consider myself a fan of all the "Nightmare on Elm Street" films, but this movie is, along with part 3, the finest the series has to offer.
There is much to recommend about this movie.
First of all, this movie treated the killer (Freddy Krueger) with respect. As the series wore on, each successive film played him more and more for laughs. But, in this movie, he's a force to be reckoned with.
Besides that, the concept is truly unique - a sociopathic child killer who can enter into your dreams. If he kills you in your dreams, you're dead for real.
The movie is shot in a very eerie, dark style which adds to the suspense. The performances are all enjoyable.
Overall, I highly recommend this movie if you like horror films at all.
I rate this a 10 out of 10.