A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
August 16, 1989

Release of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child'

The movie 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child' was released in theaters, marking the fifth installment in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

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1988

Filming of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child'

Production and filming of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child' took place, directed by Stephen Hopkins.

movie_production
1987

Scriptwriting for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child'

Development and writing of the screenplay for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child' by Brian Helgeland and Leslie Bohem.

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Month 1

Freddy Krueger Returns to Haunt Alice

Freddy Krueger resumes his attacks on Alice Johnson, tormenting her in her dreams during her pregnancy.

dream_event
Year 1, Month 3

Alice Experiences Nightmares Related to the Dream Child

Alice begins to have vivid nightmares that hint at Freddy’s influence over her unborn child.

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Year 1, Month 5

Freddy Manipulates the Unborn Dream Child

Freddy discovers that he can manipulate Alice's unborn child through her dreams, using it as a conduit to the waking world.

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Year 1, Month 6

Deaths of Alice’s Friends

Several of Alice’s friends fall victim to Freddy’s attacks triggered through the dream child’s abilities.

confrontation
Year 1, Month 7

Alice Fights Back in the Dream World

Alice confronts Freddy within the dream world, attempting to protect her child and prevent Freddy’s return to full power.

resolution
Year 1, Month 7, End

Freddy’s Final Defeat

Alice successfully destroys Freddy by severing his link to the dream child, ending his reign of terror once again.