Pleasant Dreams....

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2000)

One of the scariest and most innovative movies ever made. I mean we've seen the tried and tested formula of killers, stalkers, etc. bla, bla, bla. But this was one with an edge.
First of all the killer himself is great. The knife glove is a scary looking instrument of doom. He looks bad. Sounds bad when he speaks. And IS bad.
I mean coming into your dreams....the only place where you thought you'd be safe and up pops someone trying to kill you.....if you can't sleep you'll die. If you do sleep you'll die. Scary thought.
A well shot scene covering Freddy's face in darkness and just showing his outline in the alley was a truly gripping moment. You were like 'Oh my.....what the hell is that?'
Again the characters take second fiddle to the story and they are basically there as fodder for Freddy. But the girl DOES look scared and frightened at some times.
You'll think twice before sleeping for a few nights after seeing this for the first time.
The series best moment....long live Freddy.