Synopsis
“A Nightmare on Elm Street 6: Freddy’s Dead – The Final Nightmare” is a 1991 horror film and the sixth installment in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” series. The film follows the story of Freddy Krueger, the infamous dream-invading killer, as he continues his reign of terror. Believing he has succeeded in killing all the children of Elm Street, Freddy targets a new group of victims to continue his horrifying legacy. The movie combines elements of horror and dark humor as Freddy embarks on what he believes to be his final rampage.
Plot
Set in the fictional town of Springwood, Ohio, the story begins with the last surviving teenager from Elm Street, John Doe, who suffers from amnesia. When he is sent to a youth shelter, he meets Maggie Burroughs, a counselor who decides to help him uncover his mysterious past. Together, they travel back to Springwood, where they uncover secrets about Freddy Krueger’s origin and his plan to continue his killing spree through a new generation. Johnny Depp makes a cameo in a comedic anti-drug PSA within the film, playing himself, which provides a brief moment of humor in contrast to the film’s darker themes.
Cast
- Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger
- Lisa Zane as Maggie Burroughs
- Shon Greenblatt as John Doe
- Johnny Depp as Himself (Cameo)
- Yaphet Kotto as Doc
- Ricky Dean Logan as Carlos
- Breckin Meyer as Spencer
Crew
- Director: Rachel Talalay
- Writers: Michael De Luca
- Producers: Robert Shaye and Aron Warner
- Music: Brian May
- Cinematography: Declan Quinn
Release Dates
- Theatrical Release: September 13, 1991
Filming Locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Ratings
- IMDb: 4.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 22% (critics), 32% (audience)
Age Ratings
- USA: R
- UK: 18
Run Time
- Approximately 89 minutes
Trivia
- Johnny Depp’s cameo appearance marks a return to the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, as he made his film debut in the original 1984 movie, playing one of Freddy’s earliest victims, Glen Lantz.
- The film was promoted as the final installment in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” series, with the subtitle “The Final Nightmare,” though additional films were later released.
- Depp’s cameo occurs in a sequence where he appears in a surreal anti-drug PSA, humorously advising against drug use before being struck by a frying pan, a nod to the film’s blend of horror and dark humor.
- Freddy’s backstory is further explored in this film, offering more details about his origins and how he became a nightmare-stalking killer.
- The film was shot in 3D for its final scenes, with audiences given 3D glasses to wear during Freddy’s final confrontation scenes.
