'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child' (feat. David Rosen of Piecing It Together)
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English - June 21, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFilm Reviews TV & Film Film History animated films horror scifi trilogy action comedy drama fantasy film Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master introduced fans to a brand-new final girl in Lisa Wilcox's Alice Johnson. So all its sequel had to do is build on that character and her story to keep that momentum going. But does A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child deliver a winner?
David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss how the Stephen Hopkins-directed film taps into the primal fears of impending parenthood, whether its bleaker edge fits at this point in the franchise, and why this less-talked-about installment might hold the key to rebirthing the series.
Join us as we delve into A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, examining how it breaks tradition regarding its tonal balance, character arcs and visual palette. So tuck in for a night of reflection as we contemplate how this fifth entry affected the longevity of this iconic series.