- The fact that Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon survive this film means that their characters (Nancy and her father) are actually still alive in the Elm Street universe.
In the 'verse of New Nightmare, Movie!Freddy managed to get a hold of a magic ticket to cross over.
- For one thing, Wes Craven could have been lying to Heather in order cover his own ass for allowing such a thing to happen (after all, he created the character).
