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Dates: 1987 (Copyright), 30 October 1987 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Chuck Russell

Synopsis: Set in a hospital where seven nightmare plagued teenagers are being looked after by, amongst others, Nancy Thompson. She has been taking experimental dream-inhibiting drugs which she decides to use on the teenagers. Meanwhile, Freddy is out to take revenge on her...

Genres:
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Subject:
Dreams
Credits (130)
Presents: New Line Cinema, Presents: Inc. Heron Communications, Presents: Smart Egg Pictures, Executive Producer: Wes Craven, Executive Producer: Stephen Diener, Producer: Robert Shaye, Co-producer: Sara Risher, Line Producer: Rachel Talalay, Associate Producer: Niki Marvin, Executive in Charge of Production: Gerald T. Olson, Production Manager: Gerald T. Olson, Assistant Production Manager: Rebecca Greeley, Production Co-ordinator: Patricia Frazier, Production Accountant: Debra Moore, Assistant Accountant: June Karz, Location Manager: David Cannon, Post-production Supervisor: Joseph R. Fineman, Production Assistant: Tom Lowe, Production Assistant: Ella Blakey, Production Assistant: Scott Coder, Production Assistant: Joanne Joyce, Production Assistant: Jordan J. Rudelson, 2nd Unit Director: Dan Perri, 1st Assistant Director: Dennis Maguire, 1st Assistant Director: Jim Behnke, 2nd Assistant Director: Robin Randal Oliver, 2nd Assistant Director: Carol Bonnefil, Assistant to the Director: Susan H. Graham, Casting: Annette Benson, Casting Assistant: Nan Diacovo, Extras Casting: Creative Casting, Screenplay by: Wes Craven, Screenplay by: Bruce Wagner, Screenplay by: Chuck Russell, Screenplay by: Frank Darabont, Story by: Wes Craven, Story by: Bruce Wagner, Director of Photography: Roy H. Wagner, 1st Assistant Camera: Ed Giovanni, 2nd Assistant Camera: Juliette King, Loader: Giles Dunning, Post Rigging Gaffer: Martin L. Aguilar, Gaffer: Shane D. Kelly, Best Boy Electrician: John J. Doherty, Rigging Electrician: Brian Robertshaw, Electrician: Larry Linsey, Electrician: Nick Cline, Electrician: Antar Abderrahman Jr, Key Grip: J. Patrick 'Bob' Daily, Rigging Key Grip: Greg 'Bob' Hoffman, Rigging Best Boy Grip: Charles 'Chaz Bob' Norcross, Best Boy Grip: Tom 'Bob' West, Dolly Grip: Kent H. 'Bob' Jorgensen, Grip: Eric 'Bob' Whitehead, Ismael 'Bob' Araujo, Visual Effects Supervisor: Hoyt Yeatman, Special Visual Effects by: Dreamquest Images, Special Effects Carpenter: Charles Belardinelli, Mechanical Special Effects by: Peter Chesney, Inc. Image Engineering, Special Effects Bone Ghoul: Thomas Bellissimo, Bryan Moore, Edited by: Chuck Weiss, Terry Stokes, 1st Assistant Editor: Maria Digiovanni, 2nd Assistant Editor: Carol Streit, Apprentice Editor: Rolf Johnson, Ira McAliley, Art Director: C.J. Strawn, Art Director: Mick Strawn, Art Department Co-ordinator: Timothy Gray, Set Decorator: James R. Barrows, Lead Man: Andrew Evashchen, Assistant Set Dresser: Linda Syufy, Set Dresser: Jane Whitehead, Assistant Set Dresser: John Jockinsen, Scenic Artist: Mitch Simmons, Storyboard Artist/Visual Consultant: Peter Von Sholly, Props Master: Batia Grafka, Assistant Props: Cesar D. Alava, Art Department Production Assistant: Babak T.B. Shokrian, Rebecca Carriaga, Construction Co-ordinator: Thomas A. O'Connor, Painter: Joseph Melore, Painter: Tony Montesion, Painter: Felisa Finn, Carpenter: Dan Driscoll, Lead Carpenter: Thomas E. Lee, Set Carpenter: Vincent Hammong, Carpenter: John Cazin, Carpenter: George Dunn, Carpenter: Mark Kamps, Carpenter: Andre Ellingson, Carpenter: Lewis McCoy, Costume Designer: Camile Schroeder, Wardrobe Supervisor: Donna R. Schultz, Key Make-up: Christa Reusch, Assistant Make-up: Carrie Lou Nahigan, Krueger Make-up and Effects: Kevin Yagher, Special Make-up Effects Sequences: Greg Cannom, Mark Shostrom, Key Hairdresser: H. Wayne Coker, Music by: Angelo Badalamenti, Sound Mixer: William Fiege, Boom Operator: William Shaffer, Stunt Co-ordinator: Rick Barker, Stunt Player: Alison Brown, Stunt Player: Deborah Porter, Stunt Player: Joe Gilbride, Stunt Player: Gary Littlejohn, Stunt Player: William R. Perry, Stunt Player: Robert K. Cummings, Stunt Player: Gregg Dandridge, Stunt Player: Tony Snegoff, Stunt Player: Charly Morgan, J.D. Silvester, First Aid: Hank McGill, Transportation Captain: D.J. Gardiner, Transportation Co-ordinator: Griff Ruggles, Driver: Danny Naten, Driver: Larry Smith, Driver: Steven Casey, Driver: David Hannah, Driver: Timothy Leitch, Driver: Terry Mack, Driver: Chaz Merriam, Driver: Brian Joseph Moore, Craft Services: Lori Ball, Randy Haney
Cast (28)
Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), Patricia Arquette (Kristen Parker), Larry Fishburne (Max), Priscilla Pointer (Dr Elizabeth Simms), Craig Wasson (Dr Neil Gordon), Brooke Bundy (Elaine Parker), Bradley Gregg (Phillip), Rodney Eastman (Joey), Ira Heiden (Will), Nan Martin (nun), Jennifer Rubin (Taryn), Ken Sagoes (Kincaid), Penelope Sudrow (Jennifer), John Saxon (John Thompson), Dick Cavett (Dick Cavett), Zsa Zsa Gabor (Zsa Zsa Gabor), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Clayton Landey (Lorenzo), Kristin Clayton (little girl), Sally Piper (nurse 2), Rozlyn Sorrell (nurse 1), Stacey Alden (Marcie), Michael Rougas (priest in church), Jack Shea (priest in cemetery), Paul Kent (Dr Carver), Mary Brown (neurosurgeon), Melanie Doctors (girl in cemetery), Donna Durham (girl in crowd)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (27)
In: Empire n224 February 2008  Pages: 111-116
Title: In conversation with Frank DarabontAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Frank Darabont discusses his career, especially: The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, The MAJESTIC and The MIST. He also discusses his mixed experiences as a 'writer-for-hire'. Includes a listing of 'The top 5 Frank Darabont moments'.

In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho  Pages: 91-92
Title: The Nightmare on Elm Street CollectionAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n190 March 2000  Page: 74
Title: DVD dungeonAuthor: GINGOLD, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of dvd boxed set of the NIGHTMARE series.

In: Cinefantastique v18 n5 July 1988  Page: 11
Title: New Line Cinema on working with Wes CravenAuthor: CLARKE, Frederick S. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: New Line responds to the article in which Wes Craven comment on the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series of films, and on the fact that he will not be associated with the fourth film.

In: Cinefantastique v18 n5 July 1988  Pages: 8-10
Title: Bye bye, Freddy! Elm Street creator Wes Craven quits seriesAuthor: GIRE, Dann Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Wes Craven comments on the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series of films, and on the fact that he will not be associated with the fourth film.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n650 March 1988  Page: 91
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n650 March 1988: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Addenda and Corrigenda includes further comment from Alexander Walker with reference to the MFB. no.646., p.341. review of the film.

In: City Limits n303 23 Jul 1987  Page: 5
Title: [City Limits - n303 23 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note about the adverse criticism attached to the film by Alexander Walker, who feels that the film encourages infanticide.

In: StarBurst n111 November 1987  Pages: 16-21
Title: A nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream warriorsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film with comments from Robert Englund on the series of films and the horror genre in general.

In: Screen International n624 31 Oct 1987  Page: 19
Title: [Screen International - n624 31 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n317 29 Oct 1987  Page: 25
Title: [City Limits - n317 29 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Fangoria v7 n63 May 1987  Pages: 20-22,67
Title: Growing Up on Elm StreetAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Heather Langenkamp talks about working on A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 3: DREAM WARRIORS.

In: Fangoria v7 n65 July 1987  Pages: 49-51
Title: I Bury FreddyAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Craig Wasson talks about his work, particularly in NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v296 n6 25 Feb 1987  Page: 4,30
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v296 n6 25 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: StarBurst n105 May 1987  Pages: 20-21
Title: [StarBurst - n105 May 1987: no known title]Author: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v296 n11 4 Mar 1987  Page: 6
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v296 n11 4 Mar 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the box office success of the film.

In: Screen International n581 3 Jan 1987  Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - n581 3 Jan 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director.

In: Fangoria v7 n64 June 1987  Pages: 35-38
Title: I, FreddyAuthor: ENGLUND, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Englund writes in the character of Freddy Krueger about NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3.

In: Films and Filming n397 October 1987  Pages: 40-41
Title: [Films and Filming - n397 October 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: StarBurst n112 December 1987  Pages: 22-24
Title: A nightmare on Elm Street 3 dream warriorsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Chuck Russell about NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3.

In: Time Out n897 28 Oct 1987  Page: 39
Title: [Time Out - n897 28 Oct 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Time Out n897 28 Oct 1987  Page: 9
Title: [Time Out - n897 28 Oct 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by the British distributor of the film, about the negative press reaction to the film, which blames the film f a number of suicides.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n646 November 1987  Pages: 341-342
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n646 November 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Fangoria v7 n66 August 1987  Pages: 43-47,67
Title: Snakes Alive!Author: ARNDT, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Kevin Yagher talks about his career, particularly the makeup effects for Freddy Krueger in the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series.

In: Fangoria v7 n66 August 1987  Pages: 44-45
Title: Shostrom's "Elm Street 3" FXAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Mark Shostrom's effects for NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3.

In: Cinema Papers n65 September 1987  Pages: 47-48
Title: [Cinema Papers - n65 September 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 25 Feb 1987  Page: 277
Title: [Variety - 25 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English

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Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: The Nightmare on Elm Street companion: the official guide to America's favorite fiend
Author: COOPER, Jeffrey  Pages: 120p.