A Nightmare on Elm St COMPLETE RANKING | Freddy Krueger's Origin | Spookyastronauts

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[@MissGigglesdotcom]

You gonna watch the last of us?

[@tlovehater]

Happy Birthday to one of the GOATs of this thing, hope you had a good one Emma 🎊🎉👻👨‍🚀

[@gregorypeck1606]

Jessie from 2 wasn't gay....the actor who played the character was that's an important distinction.

[@FUFUCarnagerap]

8:10 What a nonsense! That Movie was abysmal ! Freddy doesn`t even have the right Powers in this shitfilm! Easy the worst of all Nightmare movies and that is NOT because of the LGBTQ stuff!

[@bernardosaucedo3901]

I'm so glad you did this. The Elm street franchise is one of the only ones I have seen entirely. I just can't get enough of how creative the kills are

[@jimbowlan5804]

Yaa they did get creative but after 4 the series till new nightmare went downhill and the remake was terrible and I love Freddy

[@waterbearer4627]

1, 3 and 7 are my absolute favourites. I loved Wes Craven using Dario Argento's sense of fantasy and atmosphere. It's all there. The fantasy and alter egos sequences are so exciting in part 3 too. Heather was the best there ever was, the ultimate fastidious lead and losing her in 3 broke me. One of the saddest moments of all time. So great to see her in 7 and taking Freddy on again with a well thought out premise. Bringing her back will be the mother of all epic moments in horror. We love you Heather!

[@willgenre]

Freddy's Revenge is underrated. Love it.

[@colelittlelight9612]

Who does Freddy get revenge on? I actually really liked the movie. But why? Why is it called Freddy's Revenge???

[@JCStorm76]

@@colelittlelight9612Nobody

[@randycunningham7318]

Saw it at theater. Such an awesome experience on the big screen, as a kid in grade school.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Freddy Got Fingered!

[@Ahlivegarden]

Amen!!!

[@hallking7441]

The first one will always be my favorite. Scared the heck out of me when I was a little kid. The body bag scene with Tina is the thing that got me hooked on horror. Great job on the video Emma you did it!

[@Alfador42]

First one is genuinely scary. All the others - except maybe the second one - feel almost comedic but hey, they're all fun and entertaining so what the hell.

[@shannonbayley3684]

@@Alfador42 3 is the perfect balance of horrific and (dark)humour. After that it went off the tracks.

[@nyronfranklin5789]

​@@shannonbayley3684 New Nightmare was the closest one to a masterpiece of the franchise. Other than that... you're right in the fact that they went downhill after 3.

[@that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG]

I grew up watching Elm Street! I was basically raised by my auntie and uncle, and they loved horror movies and me and my cousin grew up watching horror films! Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloween, Hellraiser, Childs Play, etc. All of the mainstream horror films were my favorites as a kid lol.

[@Phantombuick1]

Even though some of these movies dip in quality a bit i still love them all. This series along with friday the 13th are just so iconic.

[@Acristisnoir]

The original, Dream Warriors, and New Nightmare are all bangers

[@I.____.....__...__]

- 39:26 Jackie Earle Haley just reprised his role from _Little Children_ (2006), except this time, his character's actually guilty. - The "motive" wasn't new to the remake, it was first introduced way back in 1989 in a season-two episode of _Freddy's Nightmares,_ just after _Dream Child_ came out.

[@Nicholas_Chen_]

Well done for covering this series! It's sad this franchise is almost completely forgotten these days while all the other horror franchises are getting revivals. I also really like you have highlighted the positives of 4, it is my personal favourite in the series and I think it is criminally underrated, it is just a feel-good uplifting film (even though it is horror), and it really is the peak of the franchise. 4 and 5 are both criminally underrated entires that really enriched and closed the lore for the saga. In terms of consistency NOES series doesn't get enough credit for its quality, as Scream is often regarded as the one horror franchise that is good throughout and now everyone talks about it, but NOES is a good contender with not a single boring installment even though the quality may vary, and now it is basically forgotten.

[@Horrorzeit]

This video gotta be a banger, amazing work!

[@JurassicJoey17]

Thank you for your dedication to this community! ❤❤❤❤

[@vanessalaughtland4417]

Interesting ranking! Mine is: 1) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2) A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 3) New Nightmare 4) A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 5) A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 6) A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Child 7) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge 8) Freddy vs Jason 9) Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare However, I did watch most of them at the time in close succession, having only seen 1, 2 + the remake prior to that. I feel like if I rewatched them all, some of these would change, maybe 2 coming higher and the remake definitely going lower. I think I rate the remake further up because it really truly scared me, seeing it at the cinema. I used to be deathly scared of Freddy Krueger as a kid so I'm not surprised it got to me so much. But yeah, would be interesting to see it on a rewatch!

[@Yeaster]

Dream Master will always have a place in my heart

[@livelearnlaugh1674]

I think the remake was my favourite. I have always linked NOEM to LHOTL with the similarity to anatagonists name. The traps in the house etc. In regards to a sequel to the reboot. This is the idea of have thought about a lot. Chapter One: Unveiling the Haunting Shadows The town of Springwood is plagued by a spectral affliction, haunting children's dreams. Media sensationalism surrounds the tales of Freddy Krueger's return and the possessed girl at the center of the nightmare storm. Chapter Two: The Colliding Nightmares Freddy Krueger faces an existential crisis as he ventures into the possessed girl's dreamscape. He questions the purpose of his cinematic portrayal, blurring the lines between his on-screen terror and his tormented past. Chapter Three: Shadows in the Cave of Dreams Plato's Cave analogy unfurls within the dreamscape, a labyrinth of illusory shadows obscuring truth. Freddy grapples with deciphering the authenticity hidden within the spectral illusions. Chapter Four: The Haunting Dilemma The dilemma persists-a maze of trauma, distorted realities, and societal desensitization. Freddy's existential crisis echoes the possessed girl's anguish, reflecting society's obsession with sensationalized suffering. Chapter Five: The Claustrophobic Abyss The dreamscape tightens its grip, suffocating Freddy and the girl. Vulnerability emerges-an authentic display of fear, anger, grief, and shame-a raw exposure of their unhealed wounds. Chapter Six: The Confrontation of Tormented Souls Vulnerability becomes their shared reality-an intimate dance of raw emotions and unspoken trauma. Their gazes lock in a chilling exchange, blurring the lines between assailant and victim. Chapter Seven: The Vengeance Unleashed Tension peaks as suffocating vulnerability erupts into a tempest of vengeance. Freddy and the girl battle with ferocity, each strike resonating with echoes of their shared pain-a haunting symphony of emotions. Chapter Eight: The Resolution The aftermath reveals an allegory intertwined with Marxist ideologies and societal concepts. Their battle mirrors societal class struggle, representing a dysfunctional societal structure. The resolution calls for unity and collaboration, transcending the oppressor-oppressed paradigm towards societal harmony and evolution. This summary encapsulates the haunting narrative journey that navigates trauma, societal critiques, existential crises, and the allegorical reflection of societal structures, culminating in a call for transformative societal change.

[@irwfcm]

I remember taking a girl on a first date in a theater to see the original when it came out. We both liked scary movies and this one fit the bill. It scared me more than I thought it would, but the girl was really scared. Her Mom gave me a dirty look when I dropped her off and she found out what we had seen, LOL.

[@jspencer3088]

This was a great, nostalgic trip down Elm Street. I feel like I’ve earned my PHD in Freddyology. Thank you Professor Spooky.

[@spookyastronauts]

Haha thanks what I love about doing these videos is I learn at the same time too! I definitely approach this from curious viewer standpoint, so that’s why I add so much of what I find is interesting too! Glad you felt you got something out of it

[@melizes83]

This was so great emma! I would love to see more ranking videos like this for other franchises!

[@esoteric76]

As usual, your coverage is pristine! You've made me want to revisit these films (and a few that I haven't seen yet!) Thank you Emma!

[@kathryngordon5115]

Freddy's Dead is my favorite of the series, but I'll never know how I would have felt had it not been both my first Nightmare on Elm street movie and my first "real" horror movie ever leading to my life long love,

[@sheraz_z]

SLAY + HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN! Friday The 13th Reboot just got announced, so hoping that A Nightmare on Elm Street is next!

[@mattfleurant9295]

I always thought these movies were smarter than other horror franchises and more than people give them credit for. Of course the quality of the films varied over time and it probably didn't help that Freddy became more of a joker as time went on, but the first few in particular did a really good job as metaphors for trauma, mental illness, and the realization as you grow up that your parents are flawed just like everyone else. I also really like the tone of the first three as it's much darker than most slashers,even to the point of being depressing,like their nightmares are merely a reflection of their sad realities.

[@bobilly]

Best slasher series, easily. So much imagination and an antagonist with an actual personality. 👍

[@BIadesMan]

I agree,because of Freddy’s personality it makes the films so much more entertaining even if 2 or 3 aren’t great,Freddy is great in them all apart from Freddy’s Dead.

[@irinadestroyer1768]

part 1,3 and 4 are the best

[@omayraperales6514]

Honestly, this makes me so happy. I'm truly thankful for all the hardwork you do Emma, highly appreciated. Let's see if our rankings match!

[@spookyastronauts]

Thanks for watching!

[@thequestion4818]

I love getting hints of new spookyastromaunts video from letterboxd

[@pattiray8542]

Now that was a well researched and superbly thought out video! You just keep getting better and better. I’m a huge fan of your deep-dive videos! Thanks, it was fabulous!

[@tombruncker7013]

My personal ranking of the night films 1. The original 1984 film 2. Dream Warriors 3. New Nightmare 4. Freddy vs Jason 5. Freddy’s Revenge 6. Dream Master 7. The Remake 8. Dream Child 9. Freddy’s Dead

[@YourWealthCome]

I saw you bingeing these on Letterboxd and knew it was coming. I agree with your list, however my Re-watchability order list would be 3, New Nightmare, 4, 5, 1, Freddy vs. Jason, 2, and skip the rest. I would love to see Freddy play with Alice and Jacob again! Lisa Wilcox is my favorite Final Girl!

[@RobertoLombardiActor]

Excellent video!! And thank you for mentioning FredHeads at the end. The premiere was a huge success and it's been #1 on Amazon!

[@Pharaoh_in_the_sheets]

First of all, great video and good job! Second, I think the reason the nightmare franchise has kind of stalled out is mostly because of the fans. They just refuse to see anyone besides Robert Englund as Krueger.

[@valeriebreidenstein8362]

That's actually true. That's also why the Remake got so much hate (even more than NOES 5 & 6), just because JEH played Freddy instead of Robert Englund. It got so much review bombing just because of that one thing. JEH did a great performance with what he had to work with, it's not his fault that hardcore fans didn't like the movie, but those fans do as if it is partly his fault, just because he got the role of Freddy, because Robert Englund retired from the franchise because of his age

[@Sigma_Fish]

3 Dream Warriors is my favorite. They got really inventive with the kills

[@manfromanotherworld]

Epic video, Emma! I know how much work you put into this but it's really paid off and I found it very insightful in how you explored the themes, especially teen trauma. Totally agree with your ranking of the top 4 (the unequivocally good ones imo) and good to see Part 2 championed for it's quirky take on teen sexual awakenings; I've always had a soft spot for it. The author's intentions were unknown to me and loved how you dealt with that.

[@seansterling9260]

There is a Freddy call back at the end of Dream Master as he can be seen as a reflection in the fountain. Enjoyed the video!

[@Infinighost]

I know people don't like Part 5, and while it's not a great movie, there's something about the set design that stands out to me. It has such a Gothic, weird feel. It almost looks like a Hellraiser entry at times. I'm very nostalgic for it!

[@lbuades88]

This video was so thorough! Love the passion you have for horror 😀 Made me want to dive back into the franchise since I've only seen 4 of them

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me

[@LylasBulldogZoo]

What a great video. So thorough. I truly enjoyed it. Nothing will ever come close to that first movie. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@rainbowFRIGHT]

So many Freddy rankings this month! I love it!

[@stevenfraser81]

At the end of Dream Warriors Kristen promised to use her power to dream Nancy "into a beautiful dream, forever and ever" I always really liked the idea of Nancy existing as a good version of Freddy and teaching future kids to unlock their dream abilities to fight him. They did this a little bit in some of the Elm Street comics in 1991, though they never really fleshed it out that much, but I think there could be some nice imagery there by having the famous Elm Street house shown in the decrepit Freddy-fied version we see in the sequels from 3 onwards, to a beautiful, idealised version of it that is a sanctuary for a new generation of Dream Warriors, presided over by Nancy. That's how I would bring Heather Langenkamp back anyway! It might be a bit too convoluted and bamboozling for new/younger audiences though and I can see them probably just wanting to go with a simple back to basics approach instead like Scream 5 and Halloween 2018. Great ranking video, I love how in depth you got with each movie! My list would be almost the same as yours but I'd have Dream Warriors at number 2 and bump New Nightmare down to 3.

[@honesto4696]

I genuinely love that idea. She would've been a great addition to part 4, where in death she could mentor Alice, as she becomes the Dream Master and provide some necessary exposition. Such as why there is a Dream Master, why wasn't there a Dream Master before Alice and maybe a better explanation as to how Krueger became a member of the undead, than what Freddy's Dead (ANOES 6) gave us?

[@tanahayward8]

This was amazing! You're hard work def paid off! I would love to see Nancy fighting Freddy in the dreamworld again. Even if the movie ends up terrible... I'd just really love to see Nancy ruin Freddy's day again!

[@HorrorNorms]

Oh Emma, with this one you've captured my happy horror heart!! Freddy is my ultimate fav & I may watch this video a couple more times ...awesome work!

[@lucasorlando99]

My Ranking of the movies 9) Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare 8) Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 7) Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child 6) Freddy vs Jason 5) Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge 4) Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Warriors 3) New Nightmare 2) Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 1) Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

[@WTLeroux]

After watching this, I guess it's time to rewatch these movies. Been a long while.

[@CarterHayes77]

Another Freddy (Englund). Vs Jason (Hodder) one last movie would be cool for fans

[@simonnessi9470]

happy birthday emma!! great video as always💕💕

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

just like with children of the corn movies, and Friday the 13th films, i have always enjoyed all the nightmare on elm street movies equally, they each are unique and memorable, they all still hold up just as well today imo

[@nukexD]

Omg I just binge watched all Freddy movies this past Halloween except 2010 (I was burnt out at that point)! Perfect timing! I love the first 2 and Freddy vs Jason my favorite Freddy look is Part 2 he looks crazy sinister especially the “You got the body I have the brains” scene!

[@harveydodd8803]

Have watched a lot of KZbin videos on NOES franchise, but this one stands out for its in depth analysis and review. Thanks for making this.

[@spookyastronauts]

Oh my gosh thank you!

[@cnewton1185]

Tina in that body bag changed my brain chemistry as a child! 🤣 I still can't watch that scene. Thank you for this awesome video, Emma!!

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

Thank you for discussing one of my top 5 favorite franchises. My ranking as follows is: 1. A Nightmare on elm street ‘84 2. The Dream Master 3. Dream Warriors 4. Freddy’s Revenge 5.Freddy vs Jason 6. NOES 2010 7. New Nightmare 8. The Dream Child 9. Freddy’s Dead I watched the original films as a kid at my friends and this was few years before I saw my first Friday the 13th or Halloween, so Freddy was one of the first horror icons I remember next to Ghostface and Chucky

[@martinag3341]

Very interesting! You put NOES 2010 higher than a New Nightmare, that's a take I haven't ever seen before!

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

@@martinag3341 Yeah the reason being: New Nightmare for a concept is Very Original and the meta slasher has been done before the 90s. But this idea that Wes had for Freddy in the real world, its so different and yet so creative and it takes Freddy back to a Darker place after the emasculation of his terror in Freddy's Dead. Again, my opinion, Freddy was always his scariest in his first few films. New Nightmare. I think the last third of the film when the Entity is fully unleashed is the best part. The first hour or so isn't bad, just a bit slow, I said it feels like a Lifetime movie that Freddy Krueger invaded. Its not a bad movie, its just one of my least favorites, but I can watch it fine. As for Nightmare 2010, I understand most fans don't like the direction they went with Freddy's origin in this version, but it Is SO much darker and twisted and something we hadn't seen from Freddy in years. Jackie Haley said this film was more 'grounded' in reality with the nightmares and I can agree with that, it just sucks when they blatantly copy shots from the original that look TERRIBLE in comparison. I would never put the remake above the original, but there are elements about I do like. for instance the micronaps were a cool idea and Kyle Gallner and Katie Cassidy were both great as well. I hate how Jackie's makeup looked though, they were going for a serious 'burn victim' look, but thought it was too disturbing so he ended up looking like a burned Navi. As acting goes, he made a pretty solid Freddy.

[@muelitasgoblingirl]

Yay, coffee time and my favorite horror movie... And the sequels 🤣 Love the video and appreciate the effort you put on it.

[@charaznable8072]

The movies that ruined my childhood I could got get a wink of sleep for the longest.

[@jonnaking3054]

Freddy's Dead is set 10 years in the future, thats why the town was void of kids

[@spookyastronauts]

For sure but they never explained how he came back after being defeated

[@bby.kaylamarie]

I grew up with these films and was so happy to hear your thoughts! Would definitely be interested in a chucky ranking Hes always been my favorite❤️

[@NicholasKaufmann]

Great video! My top 3 are exactly the same as yours. The only real difference between our lists is that I would probably rate FREDDY VS. JASON higher than you did, since it's a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@spookyastronauts]

I was surprised by how good it was!

[@linaarvidsson8188]

Even though I´ve only seen the first film I really enjoyed this video and it made me want to watch the entire franchise. I really like your longer videos. Thanks!

[@karirichards4433]

Great video!! Happy belated birthday 😉

[@dereksmith6033]

Awesome Ranking of my #1 All-Time Favorite HORROR Movie Franchise 😃🤘☠️🖤

[@praiseroyal]

This video came at the right time ! Just got pizza and now i got some quality entertainment ☠️ thank you Emma !!! 💕 My favorite is probably the 3rd one its just so fun 😂

[@jimbowlan5804]

Third one is great but I think I would love to see cravens orginal script with out the super powers in the dream world that got to much

[@rigelb9025]

I haven't even watched any of these films yet. (I know, YIKES!) But I will say this about your review : WOW.

[@Meechy37]

Long form Spooky Astronauts is the best

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you!!

[@bradsmith9919]

Probably my favorite video of yours! You need to do more franchise ranking videos! I actually don't mind part 2 or 5 either. I'm a sucker for the Michael Mann esque Blue Filter part 5 has

[@stellannie86]

Thank you so much for the long, comprehensive video ✨😍 (Must've taken a lot of work!)

[@YannLL]

Thank you for mentioning the Scream, Queen documentary! Just watched it and it was great

[@luceren]

Incredible deep dive!! You are ready to teach a course on Freddy 😆😆

[@Brandoneric41]

Awesome video! Emma the goat of horror content!

[@rashid81]

Loving this. Please do more horror franchise deep dives. ❤️

[@Alfador42]

Noice! A long form video about one of my favorite horror series of all time. One of the very first - if not THE very first - horror movie I saw as a child was Dream Warriors, so this series always felt special to me as it turned me into a horror hound as early as 8-9 years old.

[@chertocherto2055]

Hello Emma, I'm from Mexico City, I've recently discover your Chanel and can't stop watching it, also bought some movies you recommended and OMG I'm loving it, so I would like to ask if you have a video recomending movies about witches, witchcraft, witchery etc., I'm loving your taste in movies

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you!

[@alienduderules6883]

Hey nice intro! Is that new? Don't think I ever noticed it :O

[@kennydeez..1774]

This was a great review and ranking of the Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise 👏🏾

[@magda386]

Thank you Emma for this video. I was so excited when I saw you uploaded this. I've always LOVED Freddy's franchise. Nightmare on Elm Street was the movie that haunted my childhood and at the same time got me into horror XD. I don't think it gets the love it deserves compared to other (LESS SCARY) horror/slasher franchises. I mostly agree with your ranking but I would personally place Dream Warriors in 2nd place and New Nightmare in 3rd. And Freddy's revenge in last place (never liked the possession aspect, I just wanted to see Freddy doing the killings). I would love Freddy to come back but only if it's played by Englund

[@dannyward2530]

Awesome video! I'm a big fan of these deep dives.

[@B1Kobe0824]

It's always entertaining to see people's reactions and thoughts on horror films. But I can especially appreciate one where the host takes the time to learn and inform their audience. There are so many that I've seen that have watched horror films but do not know the history and inspiration behind them. That's one thing I've always been fascinated about and also took the time to learn more about the horror films I watched instead of just watching the films alone. And going even beyond that I've become a bit of a horror art collector having purchased several various replicas from my most favorite horror films growing up along with some new age horror films. And also visiting some of the filming locations as well. I've visited what's become known as the "Freddy house" and some of the A Nightmare on Elm St. locations just a few years ago. Anyone that has never been there I urge you to go and check it out if you can. Still about looks the same from the outside as it did in 1984!

[@BobbyJay78]

When I was a teenager I watched Freddy's Revenge with my Dad! That was AWKWARD!! Anyone who claims Part 2 has a queer subtext, doesn't understand the word subtext!

[@QueenNetExpert]

In Part 5 Alice's Friend Is Named Yvonne

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

What a fantastic video, Emma. I agree with your ranking, but I'd just move Freddy's Revenge to second place, pushing the rest down a peg. For one reason. "You've got the body. I've got the brains." 😆 I quote that all the time! 😂

[@spookyastronauts]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 thanks for watching! Yeah that lines a killer!

[@jasoneubank514]

Ranking best to worst (Freddy Krueger) is my favorite horror villain 1)Dream Warriors 2)Freddy's Revenge 3)Nightmare on Elm Street 4)The Dream Master 5)Wes Craven's New Nightmare 6)Freddy vs. Jason 7)Nightmare on Elm Street (remake) 8)Freddy's Dead 9)The Dream Child

[@lindackissell7490]

Favorite line; Almost there Heather. My son says this to me when I'm trying to get any jar open.

[@MsLMD84]

Thank you for this video- your hard work is appreciated and it’s brilliant! Thank you Emma!

[@whobitmyname]

32:42 You mean Heather, of course.

[@Wasted-Life]

Ahh you made the video! Excellent 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you

[@caitsinger2039]

This was such a fun watch - all the effort really shows ❤ Ps Happy Birthday, Emma!! 🎉🎉

[@stacey9730]

Thankyou for all your hard work on this one. The first one is my fave also The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode where I was introduced to the series

[@kevindobson3701]

There's a hint to Freddy's survival in part 4, in the water fountain

[@carlitomontana1100]

There is definitely a hint to Freddy's survival. I'm surprised Emma didn't notice it.

[@malakai5960]

these rankings are your best videos!

[@baaron7]

I actually really love the 2010 remake. No idea why it gets so much hate. The original was great, but the sequels were cheesy and went so far into comedy it's hard for me to find any of them scary. The remake brought the horror back to Freddy and Jackie was truly terrifying as him. I'd probably rank it 2nd only behind the original.

[@valeriebreidenstein8362]

Same here. Comedic Freddy just isn't scary at all and he began to look like someone dumped a cheese pizza onto his head😂. And the sequels after 3 were mostly just bad. I really like the Remake as well. Freddy was scary af (his more realistic look made him far more creepy than pizzaface Freddy), the Dreams and real world blending into each other so well that you never knew if it was real or if it was a dream until it was already too late for the one dreaming. Also the characters were far more likeable than in many of the movies (this includes Tina's bf in the OG) (except for Roony's Nancy of course) and the cast gave their best for a good and realistic performance (Dean's actor actually stayed awake for three days straight to get into character), they actually looked tired after tons of nights full of nightmares (Roony not trying for a good performance actually worked out to let Nancy look tired and bored af). Some things may have been bad or could have been done better, but overall it is a solid NOES movie and it's totally underrated, just because it is not the OG Freddy.

[@CrumpetsNBiscuits]

Now this is how you do a movie series - pump them out every year or two. Not wait till everyone looks old AF and it's weird.

[@bROCKenBeatZ]

Loved this ranking and breakdown of the films! ❤

[@philgood8089]

i have so many thoughts, i ought to just make my own video essay/ranking covering all things Nightmare. yours is a solid breakdown & ranking!!!

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thank You for the List & Video 😀

[@ZoeKavanagh]

the best way to bring it back is to make a sequel where teens cause him to come back and they need the help of Alice Johnson to save them before Freddy does a clean sweep of Springwood. good ranking!

[@thegreenman4925]

Wow, great video and explanations! I think this is similar to how I ranked these a while back. Completely agree with you on Part 2 and how it is very underappreciated

[@blakedawson944]

Thank you for inspiring me to rewatch the 2010 remake. I still didn't like it, but I haven't watched it since middle school when my critique of it was "not the original, so it's bad". I still think it is bad, I'm happy to have watched it to form more adult critiques and opinions. I have a lot I could say about it. Mostly I agree with your views of the remake, adding that I don't like how they write Freddie's dialogue. It seems the writers didn't consider the more serious subject matter they were writing for and tried to give Freddy the same comedic quips. There the times the actor says these lines that feel like they were written to be comedic but he delivers them with a serious tone, which doesn't feel right for the line, and the times he delivers them comedically which doesn't feel right for the subject. I am not a fan of the dialogue at all. And overall the writing feels like they had a half ass idea, but lacked the creativity to fully flesh it out. So they needed to rely on easter eggs and gimmicks of an already existing movie. It didn't do much besides change a core aspect of the main villain to fit a story they were unsuccessful in telling

[@unclewaynosworld1708]

Really great breakdown. New nightmare is number 1 for me. Watched that so many times when I was a teenager along with Freddy's dead lol

[@Wraiven22]

You can tell how much work you put into this video, Emma! Fantastic! 1 and New Nightmare are my favorite, but 2 is an iconic gay horror movie and holds a special place in my heart

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you so much

[@Steven_Padilla2000]

MY RANKING 9. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 8. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Master 7. A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child 6. Freddy Vs Jason 5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddys Revenge 4. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 2. Wes Cravens New Nightmare 1. Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

[@jeffwestart]

Bring Freddy Back! Thanks Emma. You're the best

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great job on the video, Emma. A wonderful deep dive into the Elm Street series and I think most fans will agree that the top three films are the ones featuring Nancy. I may have a slight debate on a couple of lower rankings, but those are simply personal choices. The only film I feel I need to mention is Nightmare On Elm Street 2. While I did not pick up on the gay themes within the film, I was a teenager when the film came out. I was that awkward kid with strict parents and no girlfriend. Of course, I got teased and bullied about "not liking girls" (which wasn't true) and you know how high school gossip spreads. In the end, I thought that Lisa's love for Jesse was the power of love over hate. I'm not saying that Part 2 cannot be interpreted in different ways. That's just how I remember the film affecting me at the time.

[@jennifersparks5939]

Great video! Lol and I love Freddy's dead even though I know it's bad. It was the first 3D movie I ever saw and I was only 12 when it came out so even more exciting and awesome. It will always hold a special place in my black heart.