Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
“They saved the best for last.”
Synopsis
Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams. Their quest for answers leads to a certain house on Elm Street -- where the nightmares become reality.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Lisa Zane
Maggie Burroughs
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Shon Greenblatt
John Doe
Lezlie Deane
Tracy
Yaphet Kotto
Doc
Breckin Meyer
Spencer
Ricky Dean Logan
Carlos
Cassandra Rachel Friel
Little Girl
Lindsey Fields
Loretta Krueger
Tobe Sexton
Teenage Freddy Krueger
Johnny Depp
Teen on TV
Tom Arnold
Childless Man
Roseanne Barr
Ethel
Alice Cooper
Mr. Underwood
Elinor Donahue
Orphanage Woman
David Dunard
Kelly
Marilyn Rockafellow
Mrs. Burroughs
Virginia Peters
Woman in Plane
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.49x
+$24.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Talalay
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael De Luca
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.9M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Talalay
Michael De Luca, Wes Craven, Rachel Talalay
Brian May
Declan Quinn
Janice Hampton
Michael De Luca, Robert Shaye, Aron Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Talalay
Director
Michael De Luca
Screenplay
Robert Shaye
Producer
Aron Warner
Producer
Brian May
Original Music Composer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Janice Hampton
Editor
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
C.J. Strawn
Production Design
Nanrose Buchman
Costume 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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare about?
Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams. Their quest for answers leads to a certain house on Elm Street -- where the nightmares become reality.
Who directed Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare was directed by Rachel Talalay.
Who stars in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
The principal cast of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare includes Lisa Zane, Robert Englund, Shon Greenblatt, Lezlie Deane, Yaphet Kotto.
When was Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare released and how long is it?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $34.9M at the worldwide box office (3.49 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare was composed by Brian May.
Is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare based on a book or true story?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 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: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).