Wes Craven came back on board for this second sequel to his original hit, writing the screenplay (along with Shawshank Redemption's Frank Darabont) while directing duties went to Chuck Russell (who would later go to direct The Mask and Eraser). These are probably the major reasons why Nightmare on Elm Street 3 is the best sequel of the lot. Delightfully surreal and weirdly inventive, with several bizarre scenes and impressive effects work. Marvel at a huge green Freddy-worm. See Freddy use a victim's veins as marionette strings. Watch Freddy's skeleton come to animated life, Ray Harryhausen-style, and plenty more odd but cool moments. Robert Englund is back as Freddy, and his character takes a more comedic stance (after smashing a girl's head through a television set he remarks "welcome to prime time, bitch!"). Plus, see Patricia Arquette in her first role and Lawrence Fishbourne back when he was known as Larry. Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon (stars of the first film) also return, making this third instalment of the franchise a large step up from the slightly rubbish second one. "In my dreams I can walk, I am strong. In my dreams, I am the WizardMaster!"
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