Wes Craven's New Nightmare
“This time the terror doesn't stop at the screen.”
Synopsis
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
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Top Cast
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Heather Langenkamp
Heather Langenkamp / Nancy Thompson
Robert Englund
Robert Englund / Freddy Krueger
Miko Hughes
Dylan Porter
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
David Newsom
Chase Porter
Tracy Middendorf
Julie
Fran Bennett
Dr. Christine Heffner
John Saxon
John Saxon / Lt. Donald Thompson
JF Davis
Freddy's Hand Double
Matt Winston
Chuck Wilson
Rob LaBelle
Terry Feinstein
Marianne Maddalena
Marianne Maddalena
Gretchen Oehler
Script Supervisor
Cully Fredricksen
Limo Driver
Bodhi Elfman
TV Studio P.A.
Sam Rubin
Sam Rubin
Claudia Haro
New Line Receptionist
Sara Risher
Sara Risher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.47x
+$11.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.7M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
J. Peter Robinson
Mark Irwin, Eric J. Goldstein
Patrick Lussier
Wes Craven, Robert Shaye, Marianne Maddalena
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
Patrick Lussier
Editor
Wes Craven
Writer
Bill Young
Stunt Coordinator
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Jane Fort
Costume Design
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
Cynthia Kay Charette
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
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 Wes Craven's New Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wes Craven's New Nightmare about?
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
Who directed Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
The principal cast of Wes Craven's New Nightmare includes Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Miko Hughes, Wes Craven, David Newsom.
When was Wes Craven's New Nightmare released and how long is it?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $19.7M at the worldwide box office (2.47 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wes Craven's New Nightmare was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
Is Wes Craven's New Nightmare based on a book or true story?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; 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.).