A Nightmare On Elm Street [DVD]

 

 

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I already own both the Region 1 and Region 2 boxsets of the NOES series. So naturally, I was a little apprehensive about getting a third copy of this film on DVD. But it's a 2 disc special edition, and one of my favourite films of all time, so why not?

It was worth it. Not only are the picture quality and sound the best they have ever been, but the bonus features are amazing. There are a whole bunch of new interesting interviews and documentaries, featuring much of the cast and crew. There are lots of wonderfully insightful alternate scenes, including some nicely polished alternate endings. These are much better than the shabby black and white alternate endings from the Region 1 boxset. There are also some cool bloopers and behind the scenes shots.

There's also a nice new commentary track, FINALLY featuring Robert Englund. However, it's not a "real" commentary track, it's a bunch of interviews spliced over the top of the film. Sadly, this doesn't allow for any rapport between the various voices, they're not always talking about what is specifically happening, and it can be rather boring at times. Luckily, the original commentary is also included, so it redeems itself there.

There are some things missing, so this is not quite the "definitive" release. The deleted scenes from the trailer that didn't make it into the film, for one. But all in all, it's a very good release, and well worth getting.

I have only recently really got into Horror movies, and when I saw this pretty cheap I thought I would give it ago and get the series.

The first is, of cause, the classic. I would not put it down as one of the all time film classics, but it it still one of the better films. The graphics are, at times, a bit dated. Particulary when Freddy comes after Nancy in the alley way and extends his arms to try and get her. But other than that a pretty solid film. The ending's a bit weird to.

Part 2 - an ok film on its own, but it just does not fit in with the rest of the series. It's about a boy called Jesse who is possesed and has nothing to do with dreams. It has the feel of a film that had little time taken over the story in an atempt to just get it released.

Part 3 - My personal favorite. this film brings us back to the old style of freedy and dreams. It also brings back some ofthe original cast form the first film and has some interesting deaths. It also starts the Freddy puns which give a bit of comic relief.

Part 4 - The Dream Master. This film is a bit wierd at times. It centres around Alice who brings pepole into her dreams for Freddy to kill. Having said that, the finale is pretty cool, especially when Freddy is torm apart by all the souls he's collected.

Part 5 - This film shows the beginings of a lack of Ideas, as a rather random idea about Freddy trying to entre the world through Alice's unborn baby is used. The Freddy backstory in this film is good, but other than that the film is not as good as some of the others.

Part 6 - This film clearly shows all the signs of an idea stretched too far. set after all the kids in Springwood have been killed except one, who stumbles into an out of town home for orphaned kids which just happens to be run by Freddy's, never before mentioned, daughter. When Freddy tries to use thier dreams to break free of Springwood Father and daughter meet head to head, one last time. Again the Freddy back story in this film is good but it is struggling to keep the franchise going. The original 3D ending is on this disk (under special features) but this set does not give you any 3D Glasses. Just warning you.

New Nightmare - this film, like part 2, does not really fit in with the rest of the franchise but it is still one of the better films. Set as if Freddy became real and is stalking the son of Heather Langekamp. Some of the actors from earlier Freddy films come back as themselves the whole thing is filmed like a docudrama, prettending to be real life, with Wes Craven writing a film script of the evetns, before & after they happen, as if he'd seen them in Dreams.

Overall this is a pretty good series. there are some films in it that are wore than others(particulary in the latter part of the sieres), but on the whole most of them are ok. For a box set there are little or no special features which is a bummer (Particularly when some boxsets have more bonus features disks than actual films e.g. Aliens) and the set is missing the 2003 Freddy vs. Jason, which I also own and is as good as New Nightmare. I brought this without seeing any of the films before and liked it, so If you aere a horror fan and aint seen/got this I would advise getting it but just watch out for the weaker films.

I've been an avid fan of Freddy Krueger since i was ten years old and im now 26. When i found out the boxset was coming out i rushed to buy it straight away. All the classics in one collection i was in heaven. Until i came across Freddy's dead: the final nightmare. Where are the 3d glasses to watch all the special 3d sections, this let me down a little but all in all it's a good dvd boxset to add to any horror loving collectors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Im gonna split you in two
For me robert englund will always be freddy kruegar, the child killer with the razor blade fingers who kills you in your dreams. Read more

Published 4 months ago by popfan

5.0 out of 5 stars The worst thing I have ever seen but...
it's brilliant!! So dated and cheesy! I can't believe I was obsessed with this when I was younger because it's soooo bad! Read more

Published 4 months ago by Sean Long

5.0 out of 5 stars aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh freddies back lol
freddie krugger has been away to long, now he is back. a whole 7 disc collectors edition in one box. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Mr. Martin A. Nutland

5.0 out of 5 stars horror galore
as described just what i was looking for to complete my collection the extras are brilliant didn`t expect them at all well worth buying

Published 5 months ago by hibby

5.0 out of 5 stars Alot Of Fun!
The original NOES is a classic that stands the test of time.
The idea of someone attacking you in your dreams is creepy and still feels fresh. Read more

Published 6 months ago by D. Mccaffrey

5.0 out of 5 stars Give me the original!
The original and best. I watched this again yesterday, I have seen this film many times. I understand Wes Craven once had a very bad dream about someone coming to get him with... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Jackiesmackie

1.0 out of 5 stars A Nightmare On Elm Street [DVD]
This item arrived reasonable quickly which was good, however the disc kept sticking half way through so never got to see the whole film.
I didnt ask for a replacement.

Published 7 months ago by Bee

4.0 out of 5 stars Many hours of plain fun
Great box set, saw all the movies from this box set for about 2 years ago and I just started watching them over again but this time with the first one in Blu. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Cortese

1.0 out of 5 stars Just buy the first film, the rest are Gash
Nightmare 1 - Classic horror, original idea, great suspense and heart felt execution, 5 stars
Nightmare 2 - gash
Nightmare 3 - gash
Nightmare 4 - gash... Read more

Published 14 months ago by D. J. Ryan

4.0 out of 5 stars good horror set
nightmare on elm st ****,part 2 *,part 3 ****, part 4 **, part 5**, freddys dead **, new nightmare ****. a mixed bag but recommened for 1,3,7

Published 17 months ago by mr mark mooney

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