A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
“Terror beyond your wildest dreams.”
Synopsis
Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.
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Top Cast
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Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Rodney Eastman
Joey
Danny Hassel
Dan
Andras Jones
Rick
Tuesday Knight
Kristen
Ken Sagoes
Kincaid
Lisa Wilcox
Alice
Brooke Bundy
Elaine
Nicholas Mele
Johnson
Toy Newkirk
Sheila
Brooke Theiss
Debbie
John Beckman
Coach
Kisha Brackel
Friend
Wanda Bursey
Friend in Mourning
Hope Marie Carlton
Pin Up Girl
Kristen Clayton
Little Girl
Duane Davis
Jock
Richard Garrison
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.6x
+$42.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, Smart Egg Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Brian Helgeland, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Wes Craven, William Kotzwinkle
Craig Safan
Steven Fierberg
Michael N. Knue, Chuck Weiss, Jack Tucker
Rachel Talalay, Stephen Diener, Sara Risher, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Rachel Talalay
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Michael N. Knue
Editor
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Renny Harlin
Director
Jim Wheat
Screenplay
Chuck Weiss
Editor
Ken Wheat
Screenplay
Robert Shaye
Producer
Jack Tucker
Editor
Rick Barker
Stunt Coordinator
Mick Strawn
Production Design
C.J. Strawn
Production Design
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 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 4: The Dream Master
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master about?
Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?
The principal cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master includes Robert Englund, Rodney Eastman, Danny Hassel, Andras Jones, Tuesday Knight.
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master released and how long is it?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $49.4M at the worldwide box office (7.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was composed by Craig Safan.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master based on a book or true story?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).