The title says it all

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2003)

Having read the comments of others on this sight, I am shocked at how many (all, as far as I can tell) view this film literally. Did they not read the title? It is "A" nightmare, not "The". The non-specific article use tells us that this film is itself the nightmare. Many have posited that all films are a waking dream. Wes Craven took this idea into the realm of our worst dreams. Those who complain about the ending being confusing or a cheat or whatever are missing the point. They were in the one and only nightmare when the film starts and do not leave it till the lights go up. That is the films true genius. Abandon logic and allow yourself to be absorbed in the vision. The joy of the film is it's originality and visual virtuosity. Stop carping over whether or not it is scary enough. Those demands are your nightmare. Take some time to fully appreciate this one.