5.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Alice, having survived the previous installment of the Nightmare series, finds the deadly dreams of Freddy Krueger starting once again. This time, the taunting murderer is striking through the sleeping mind of Alice's unborn child. His intention is to be "born again" into the real world. The only one who can stop Freddy is his dead mother, but can Alice free her spirit in time to save her own son?
Starring: Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter, Danny Hassel, Erika AndersonHorror | 100% |
Imaginary | 2% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
French: Dolby Digital Mono
German: Dolby Digital 2.0
Italian: Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono
Portuguese: Dolby Digital Mono
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
It's a boy!
Most Horror franchises are prone to pretty wild swings in quality; those that last for more than a sequel or three usually start off exceptionally strong
and slowly lose steam, maybe dotting the canon with a couple of decent films amidst the fodder and perhaps even delivering a movie up there in
quality with the best of the bunch, late in the series and even decades after the original classic's release (think Halloween H20). Wes Craven's brainchild A Nightmare on Elm Street is no different; the series peaked with the first
film but came back strong in several sequels, notably the excellent The Dream Master, a film that largely embodies what the franchise is all
about and probably the film that best defines it outside of the original. The success of Renny Harlin's picture obviously meant the green-lighting of
another film, a film that would have to come up strong if it were to equal -- or best -- The Dream Master. A Nightmare on Elm Street 5:
The Dream Child isn't up to the task, but it is a solid series entry, an atmospheric and chilling Freddy flick that's frightful and filling, even if it's not
first amongst these films (but no, it doesn't get an "F" despite the fun plethora of them).
"I hope that psycho doesn't show up again!"
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child doesn't fare quite so well as its predecessor's high definition presentation, but this is no slouch of a catalogue Blu-ray. New Line's 1080p transfer usually looks quite good. Bright daytime scenes and any interiors that are even remotely well lit showcase fine natural details. A light grain overlay creates a handsome film-like texture and the absence of any sort of heavy scrubbing keeps faces, clothes, and various surfaces looking great. Colors are even and natural; purple graduation robes seen early in the film after an outdoor ceremony look absolutely fantastic, some of the nicest color in the series and a good example of this set's quality. Some of the darker scenes do go quite a bit flat and murky, with sloppy details and bland textures. Blacks fluctuate between looking a bit too bright and, on the other hand, exhibiting a touch of crush. Still, the print is clean and the image free of any other major defects, save for a bit of noise in darker scenes. The series continues to look great on Blu-ray; fans should be thrilled.
Like 4's Blu-ray before it, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child delivers a rousing, big-stage, rumbly DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. It's perhaps a hair more reserved than 4, but the net effect remains largely the same. The track features plenty of surround support elements in its creation of a wide, enveloping soundstage. Clarity isn't at the top of the charts -- there's a slight mushiness to some effects, and a few lack even more than pinpoint clarity -- but the drop-off in quality isn't great and the trade-off in volume and power more than make up for it and actually suit the film just fine. Chapter five sees some of the film's heaviest, most robust action; thunderous bass and plenty of destructive sound effects pull the listener into the moment and create a devastating but thoroughly enjoyable moment in the film. Ambient effects are handled nearly as well; light din at the graduation or general nighttime atmospherics heard in some of the dream sequences are suitably immersive and, while lacking that precision clarity, do benefit from high volume and natural placement all over the stage. Dialogue is much more balanced here than in The Dream Warriors with less of a canned, hollow sound. Overall, it's a powerhouse track that nicely absorbs the audience into the film.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child contains few featurettes, two music videos, and a trailer.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child doesn't find the same level of success as its predecessor, but Director Stephen Hopkins' film delivers serviceable scares within the familiar Nightmare frame. It features a stale plot and a boring character roster, but some creepy visuals and a good, dark atmosphere help make the movie a bit more palatable than it probably otherwise should be. It's a midlevel entry into the series, a passable Horror flick that's a letdown from the last but a satisfying experience within the entire franchise canon. New Line's Blu-ray release of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child features high quality video and audio. A few supplements are included. Recommended.
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