Withe the release of A Nightmare On Elm Street 3, Freddy Krueger transcended the slasher film genre and became a bonafide household name. Eager to capitalize on the Springwood Slasher's sudden mainstream popularity, New Line Cinematakes a gamble on an unknown Finish director and on August 19th, 1988 Freddy Krueger meets his match in the form of the Dream Master

Following A Nightmare On Elm Street 4 outperforming it's predecessors and becoming the highest grossing film of the franchise. New Line Cinema, As has become their M.O. try to capitalize on the popularity of the films and the character Freddy Krueger becoming a household name. On August 11th 1989 A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child is released to a lackluster response by not only the britics but more importantly the fans

After Nightmare On Elm Street 5 failed to recapture the box office magic of its predecessors. New Line Cinema attempted a last minute cash grab by bringing an end to their cash cow. On Friday September 13th, 1991. Riddled with gimmicks and hokey effects, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare says goodbye with a whisper instead of a scream