A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Timeline ( Real )

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February 27, 1987

Release of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

The third installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street horror film series was released, introducing new dream warriors fighting against Freddy Krueger.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1980s

Nancy Thompson's Death

Nancy Thompson, known for battling Freddy Krueger, dies in a psychiatric hospital trying to help new victims.

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Late 1980s

Introduction of Kristen, Jimmy, Neil, Jennifer, Taryn, and Phillip

A group of teenagers suffering from trauma and Freddy's attacks are admitted to Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital.

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Late 1980s

Dr. Neil Gordon Introduced

Dr. Neil Gordon, a new psychiatrist, arrives at Westin Hills to treat the patients and investigates the Freddy haunting.

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Late 1980s

Dream Sharing Discovery

The patients discover they can share dreams, allowing them to fight Freddy together in the dream world.

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Late 1980s

Dream Powers Manifest

Each patient realizes they have unique dream powers to combat Freddy, such as Kristen's nun powers and Neil's lucid dreaming.

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Late 1980s

Freddy Attacks and Kills Phillip

Freddy kills Phillip by drowning him in his dream, raising the group's urgency to fight back.

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Late 1980s

Freddy Tortures Kristen in the Dream

Freddy repeatedly attacks Kristen in the dream world, exploiting her fears.

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Late 1980s

Final Battle in the Dream World

The Dream Warriors face Freddy in the dream realm, using their powers and teamwork to fight him off.

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Late 1980s

Freddy's Apparent Defeat

Freddy is seemingly defeated when the psychiatric hospital catches fire during the final confrontation.

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Late 1980s

Taryn's Survival and Awakening

Taryn is rescued and awakens from the dream world, free from Freddy's control.