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Film facts for the 1985 Horror / Occult movie starring Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler
Clu Gulager, Hope Lange, Marshall Bell, Melinda O. Fee, Tom McFadden, Sydney Walsh, Edward Blackoff, Christie Clark, Lyman Ward, Donna Bruce, JoAnn Willette Update Cast
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In the beginning, Jesse's little sister is eating a cereal called Fu Man Chews, which is, among other things, a reference to a film by Boris Karloff.Rewind Archive
Clu Gulager is better known as Burt from "Return of The Living Dead". Which is also a good film.Thanks to Steven Murray
In this film they say that Nancy's mother was killed on the front porch, while in number three: Dream Warriors, Nancy says her mother died in her sleep.Thanks to Steven Murray
There is no evidence in the first film that the character of Nancy has or is keeping a diary, although one is found in this film.Thanks to Tony Cuebas
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 is the only movie in which all of Freddy's victims are awake when they are killed.Thanks to Steven Murray
This is the only 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'movie to feature a male as the lead hero.Thanks to nutz'n'boltz
In the opening scene, when Freddy takes over the bus, in two seperate shots the bus heads straight for the camera which is situated on the floor. Whether these cameras were harmed in any way, who knows?Thanks to nutz'n'boltz
It was once reported (whether true or not?) that Robert Englund (who plays freddy), wasnt going to make any more NOES movies, because he was starting to have nightmares himself.Thanks to nutz'n'boltz
"Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master", is the only film out of the entire series with a 15 certificate.Thanks to nutz'n'boltz
Mark Patton (who plays Jesse) originally applied for the part of Glen, Heather Lagenkamp's boyfriend in the 1st Nightmare On Elm Street, but the part was given to actor Johnny Depp instead. However, he cemented the role of Jesse in Nightmare 2.Thanks to Steven Murray
After seeing what New Line Cinema was doing to his characters and plot, Wes Craven agreed to come back and write material for 'Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.'Thanks to Steven Murray
Mark Patton (Jessie) had already starred in "Come back to the five n' Dime, Jimmy Dean, Dimmy Dean," as James Dean on the New York stage. He was also an olympic gymnast at age eight.Thanks to Steven Murray
Kim Myers (Lisa) was suprised to see a picture of herself in the pages of Newsweek (9/2/85) with an article pointing out her strong resemblance to Meryl Streep. Kim also starred in the horror movie sequel, 'Hellraiser: Bloodline' as Bobbi.Thanks to Steven Murray
Robert Rusler (Grady) also starred in the eighties teen flick, 'Weird Science' as Max.Thanks to Steven Murray
(Grady) Robert Rusler's stepfather, Dennis Blake is the owner of the famous L. A hot-dog stand 'Tail of the pup.'Robert Rusler has also starred in the horror movies, 'Amityville: A new generation' and Stephen King's 'Sometimes they come back' as Richard Lawson.
Thanks to nutz'n'boltz
Hope Lange, who plays Jesse's mum in nightmare 2, is the only member out of the entire Nightmare series to date, to have sadly passed away.Thanks to Olivier
In the french dubbed version of the film, during the finding of the diary in Jesse's room, Nancy is misnamed Lisa.Bogus Trivia
There's often fake stuff floating round, y'know? -Like the 'ghost boy' that can allegedly be seen in "Three Men And A Baby".
But, nothing bogus that we know yet for "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge".
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