A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
“The man of your dreams is back.”
Synopsis
A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.
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Top Cast
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Mark Patton
Jesse Walsh
Kim Myers
Lisa Webber
Robert Rusler
Ron Grady
Clu Gulager
Mr. Walsh
Hope Lange
Mrs. Walsh
Marshall Bell
Coach Schneider
Melinda O. Fee
Mrs. Webber
Tom McFadden
Mr. Webber
Sydney Walsh
Kerry
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Edward Blackoff
Biology Teacher
Christie Clark
Angela
Lyman Ward
Mr. Grady
Donna Bruce
Mrs. Grady
Hart Sprager
Teacher
Allison Barron
Girl on Bus
JoAnn Willette
Girl on Bus
Steve Eastin
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10x
+$27M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven, David Chaskin
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, Heron Communications, Media Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Sholder
Wes Craven, David Chaskin
Christopher Young
Jacques Haitkin, Christopher Tufty
Bob Brady
Stephen Diener, Stanley Dudelson, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Robert Shaye
Producer
Jack Sholder
Director
Bob Brady
Editor
Gail Viola
Costume Design
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Gregg Fonseca
Production Design
David Chaskin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge about?
A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge was directed by Jack Sholder.
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?
The principal cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge includes Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Clu Gulager, Hope Lange.
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge released and how long is it?
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $30M at the worldwide box office (10 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge was composed by Christopher Young.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge based on a book or true story?
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge?
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).