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1	* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation:
2	** Has Freddy really escaped into the "real world" and is haunting actress Creator/HeatherLangenkamp, or [[FridgeBrilliance has Nancy lapsed into psychosis]] due to mental trauma suffered in previous films, and is mercifully deluded that she is merely an actress who ''portrayed'' someone going through those horrible events? (Getting temporarily better just so she can fight him off one more time before returning to her delusional safe haven.)
3	** Or has Freddy finally managed to claw his way into [[spoiler: the "beautiful dream" Kristen sent her into at the end of ''Film/ANightmareOnElmStreet3DreamWarriors'', where she's an actress and Freddy is just a hammy pop-culture icon?]]
4	*** [[spoiler: Although being constantly upstaged by Robert Englund in burn make-up could fall a bit shy of a ''beautiful'' dream.]]
5	*** [[spoiler: Arguably FridgeBrilliance: Robert Englund being the person that the public focuses on allows Nancy (as Heather) to have a career, but not be in the public eye ''too much''.]]
6	* AudienceAlienatingPremise: Despite ''New Nightmare'''s positive critical reception, the film's AlternateContinuity, the meta concept of Freddy haunting the actors in real life, and SelfInsertFic undertones turned off a lot of people as shown by the movie's low box office gross. In contrast, ''Film/Scream1996'', which shared similar self-aware ideals, was a roaring success, and Wes attributes this to ''Scream'' being more relatable since the main characters in ''Scream'' were horror fans instead of horror producers.
7	* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFK-eBKH8Q The end credits]].
8	* CompleteMonster: "[[AncientEvil The Entity]]" is an ancient, demonic being that has tormented mankind for centuries in many forms, its only goal being the brutal slaying of innocent people. Able to be trapped inside "stories" for a time, the Entity was once the [[WickedWitch Witch]] of ''Literature/HanselAndGretel'', and in the present is the form of [[Characters/ANightmareOnElmStreetFreddyKrueger Freddy Krueger]] himself. Yearning to escape the ''Nightmare on Elm Street'' story, the Entity reaches out and begins butchering people around Heather Langenkamp, from the crew of the films to Heather's beloved husband Chase. All the while [[MindRape mentally tormenting]] Heather and her 5-year-old son Dylan on a nightly basis with [[NightmareWeaver violent dreams]], the Entity [[ForcedToWatch forces Dylan to watch]] as it butchers his surrogate aunt Julie. The Entity plans to torturously kill both Heather and eat Dylan alive so it can finally enter reality and begin a full-fledged murder spree on humankind.
9	* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: After Robert Englund in full Freddy makeup crashes Heather's interview, she's waiting patiently, completely ignored, while he (having removed the makeup and costume) signs tons of autographs. Amusing in and of itself, but then they start walking and talking:
10	-->'''Robert''': People would love to see us together on screen again.\
11	'''Heather''': [[SarcasmMode In what, a romantic comedy?]]\
12	'''Robert''': [[DeadpanSnarker Well, just because it's a romance, doesn't mean there can't be a decapitation or two.]]
13	* HarsherInHindsight: The film focusing on Heather's relationship with her son can be hard to watch after the real Heather Langenkamp lost her son David in 2018.
14	* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct:
15	** Creator/RobertEnglund. Check out his scenes ''without'' makeup on.
16	** Creator/HeatherLangenkamp already had her fans for her performances as Nancy Thompson in parts 1 and 3, but would she convince as a version of herself in the real world, terrified by Freddy? Yes, she convinces, and a lot.
17	* LoveToHate: The entity disguised as Freddy does a really good job of reigniting the fear and dread the original Freddy inspired before his VillainDecay. Many admire it for this.
18	* MagnificentBastard: The fictionalized version of Creator/WesCraven himself is a film director and [[TheStoryteller storyteller]] with a singular purpose: to imprison the monstrous demon known as [[OurDemonsAreDifferent the Entity]] that takes the form of his creation [[Characters/ANightmareOnElmStreetFreddyKrueger Freddy Krueger]]. Understanding the nightmarish glee the Entity takes in slaughter, Wes also knows that the films are losing their capacity to contain the monster. Writing a new film script as "Freddy" begins to escape to the real world, Wes then delivers it to heroine Creator/HeatherLangenkamp and arranges events so she will be forced to take on the role of Nancy, Freddy's greatest nemesis. Writing the events of the film and setting up the confrontation, Wes endangers Heather and her son Dylan while also ensuring Heather is strong enough to defeat "Freddy" and imprison the Entity with his newest film.
19	* {{Narm}}:
20	** Dylan's screaming wouldn't be out of place in a ''Film/HomeAlone'' movie.
21	** The random army of Freddies that appear as Dylan crosses the freeway. The zoom in on a few of them really, ''REALLY'' doesn't help, making them look like some utterly surreal Stand from ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure''.
22	* SpecialEffectFailure: Freddy picking Dylan up during the highway scene.
23	* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: While ''New Nightmare'' takes place in an alternative continuity, a lot of people regard it as a much better movie and the true finale to the series rather than ''Film/FreddysDeadTheFinalNightmare''. In fact New Nightmare is in general regarded as one of the best of the whole series.
24	* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The portrayal of the ''Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet'' series as being [[FranchiseZombie over and done]] but not yet old enough to be [[NostalgiaFilter enjoyed nostalgically]] also marks the film as a product of the post-slasher era of the early-mid '90s, much like the later ''Scream'' (which had the same director, Creator/WesCraven).
25	* VindicatedByHistory: The film was well received by critics at the time, but it was a box office failure, probably due to the meta concept of Freddy attacking the actors of the movies in real life and just in general possible fatigue with the whole series at that point in time. Today, ''New Nightmare'' is unanimously regarded by fans as one of the best films in the franchise, bringing Freddy back to his darkest origins.
26	* WinBackTheCrowd: After the first movie, almost all sequels were received mixed or negatively, with ''Freddy's Dead'' being considered the rock bottom. As such, ''New Nightmare'' represented a welcome change to the franchise, bringing the dark Freddy back and featuring a fascinating premise.

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