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A new episode of our Real Slashers video series has just been released through the JoBlo Horror Originals YouTube channel, and in this one we’re looking back at one of the most popular slasher sequels ever made: 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (watch it Here)! To find out what we had to say about this one, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Chuck Russell from a screenplay that was initially written by Wes Craven and Bruce Wagner – and then given a substantial rewrite by Russell and Frank Darabont – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors has the following synopsis:

During a hallucinatory incident, young Kristen Parker has her wrists slashed by dream-stalking monster Freddy Krueger. Her mother, mistaking the wounds for a suicide attempt, sends Kristen to a psychiatric ward, where she joins a group of similarly troubled teens. One of the doctors there is Nancy Thompson,...

After New Line Cinema saw success at the box office with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, the company continued the series with a third film titled A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Dream Warriors was released on February 27, 1987, and was directed by Chuck Russell.

Related: 30 Crazy Details Behind The Making Of A Nightmare On Elm Street

The film sees the return of Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson as well as the introduction of new characters played by Patricia Arquette, Ken Sagoes, Rodney Eastman, Jennifer Rubin, Bradley Gregg, Ira Heiden, and Penelope Sudrow. This film is often considered a fan favorite among horror fans, especially since this film gave people hope in the series again. Here are 10 Things You Didn’t Know About A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

Its stage has hosted performances from some of the most iconic and talented figures in rock and roll history, and on September 8th, one of the horror genre's biggest rock stars, Robert Englund, will take the stage at the Whisky A Go-Go to perform a live reading of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors along with fellow co-star Heather Langenkamp and members of the Dream Warriors themselves: Ira Heiden, Rodney Eastman, Bradley Gregg, and Penelope Sudrow.

A fundraiser for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, the live stage reading of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors will take place on Sunday, September 8th at 1:00pm. In addition to the aforementioned performers, special guests will also include other Nightmare on Elm Street alumni, including Brooke Bundy, Amanda Wyss, Tuesday Knight, Brooke Theiss, Steven Caffrey, Bill Allen, Byron Thames, and director Chuck Russell.

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Elm Street fans listen up! A once-in-a-lifetime staged reading of the 1987 slasher classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors performed by the iconic actors from the original film as well as friends of the 35-year "Nightmare" legacy. Proceeds will benefit the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, dedicated to helping teens and transforming lives since 1942. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible.

The all star cast includes Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger; Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson and Ira Heiden, Rodney Eastman, Bradley Gregg, Penelope Sudrow as the Dream Warriors. Special appearances by: Director Chuck Russell, Brooke Bundy, Amanda Wyss, Tuesday Knight, Brooke Theiss, Steven Caffrey, Bill Allen, Byron Thames and more.

40 VIP tickets at $300 will be available that offer preferred seating, a special souvenir signed by Robert Englund and the Nightmare actors plus an opportunity to take photos with the cast after the reading. 65 General Admission Seats...

Some say that A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is the best of the franchise and for others, it saw a beloved character begin his downfall. So, when a group of the original Dream Warriors cast members reunited at New Jersey's Chiller Theatre Convention, it was kind of a big deal, no matter what your feelings are about the horror classic. The third installment of the iconic NIghtmare on Elm Street franchise came out in February of 1987 and it cemented Freddy Krueger as a pop culture icon. Fans were able to see where Freddy came from and launched the Dream Warriors, who were much more than just cattle being led to slaughter.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Dream Warriors, Heather Langenkamp (Nancy), Ira Heiden (Will), Penelope Sudrow (Jennifer), Jennifer Rubin (Taryn), and Rodney Eastman (Joey) all attended the Chiller Theatre Convention and took time out to...

David Crow Oct 18, 2019

Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors reveals Freddy's origins, and might be the best of the franchise.

This article contains spoilers for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

There will never be another Wes Craven. A filmmaker with an eclectic palate, this horror maestro had a special touch for creating terrors that have stood the test of time. Ghostface in Scream, the horrible inbred freaks in The Hills Have Eyes, and just whatever Shocker was supposed to be (okay… not all of them were winners). Yet one beast stands tall above all the rest: He wears a dirty brown hat, has a burnt face, and knives for fingers. His name is Freddy Krueger and in life he was a child murderer. But in death, he became something much worse… a horror icon.

Indeed, A Nightmare on Elm Street remains one of the scariest and...

Freddy (Robert Englund exclusively, as of now) Krueger is one of horrors most iconic figures. The hideous past, the hideous face, the easily anticipated, but humorous one-liners, they’ve all helped to create a star that continues to shine today. But the best attribute Freddy possesses is an uncanny ability to manufacture creative and grizzly methods of victim disposal.

Examine a few other long running franchises, and really evaluate the quality of their sequels. The majority lose all fear factor, and loads of appeal to boot. This happens because the lines of creativity gradually disappear. We know that Michael Myers will wield his kitchen knife until the final moment of the final reel on Halloween night. We know that Jason Voorhees will celebrate every Friday The 13th with a machete. Pinhead’s going to pull out the whips and chains, Leatherface will snatch the chainsaw and the cycle will run…...

Freddy (Robert Englund exclusively, as of now) Krueger is one of horrors most iconic figures. The hideous past, the hideous face, the easily anticipated, but humorous one-liners, they’ve all helped to create a star that continues to shine today. But the best attribute Freddy possesses is an uncanny ability to manufacture creative and grizzly methods of victim disposal.

Examine a few other long running franchises, and really evaluate the quality of their sequels. The majority lose all fear factor, and loads of appeal to boot. This happens because the lines of creativity gradually disappear. We know that Michael Myers will wield his kitchen knife until the final moment of the final reel on Halloween night. We know that Jason Voorhees will celebrate every Friday The 13th with a machete. Pinhead’s going to pull out the whips and chains, Leatherface will snatch the chainsaw and the cycle will run…...

Freddy (Robert Englund exclusively, as of now) Krueger is one of horrors most iconic figures. The hideous past, the hideous face, the easily anticipated, but humorous one-liners, they’ve all helped to create a star that continues to shine today. But the best attribute Freddy possesses is an uncanny ability to manufacture creative and grizzly methods of victim disposal.

Examine a few other long running franchises, and really evaluate the quality of their sequels. The majority lose all fear factor, and loads of appeal to boot. This happens because the lines of creativity gradually disappear. We know that Michael Myers will wield his kitchen knife until the final moment of the final reel on Halloween night. We know that Jason Voorhees will celebrate every Friday The 13th with a machete. Pinhead’s going to pull out the whips and chains, Leatherface will snatch the chainsaw and the cycle will run…...