A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child 1989

Caryn James, New York Times: A genre film that won't totally insult your intelligence or your eyes. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: The series here takes a depressing nosedive into zero-degree filmmaking. Read more

Time Out: A flimsily plotted but visually impressive addition to the endless Freddy Krueger saga. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Fifth edition of the hit Nightmare series is a poorly constructed special effects showcase. Read more

Richard Harrington, Washington Post: As for Englund, he still looks as if he's been working at Domino's too long, and he still sounds as if he's stealing his material from Don Rickles. Read more