Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1991, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Rachel Talalay, running about 89 minutes. “They saved the best for last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare stars Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, Lisa Zane as Maggie Burroughs, Shon Greenblatt as John Doe and Lezlie Deane as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $34.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)?
- In US, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare worth watching?
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare?
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare stars Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, Shon Greenblatt, Lezlie Deane and Yaphet Kotto.
- When was Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare released?
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.