Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 11 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 9 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title iffy for age 10 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 20 reviews

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    What can I say? This is a classic. When people that havent seen the movie think of A Nightmare on Elm Street, they think sex, killing, and language. That's wrong. There is no sex in this film, only moaning, and that is used for comical intentions. There is a lot of blood, but its totally fake and very unrealistic. There were only 4 f bombs and a handfull of other mild explitives. A must see for tweens.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    Kids ages: 11
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    A Nightmare on Elm Street

    Little kids beware, this is not a movie for you. But teens and adults must watch it! Freddy is #4 on my top 5 favortie slashers.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Kids ages: 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    i loved this movie but i heard there is a new nightmare on elm st comming out with out robert enland in it an he is the only freddy. now thats a crime it wont be the same

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Kids ages: 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    i loved this movie but i heard there is a new nightmare on elm st comming out with out robert enland in it an he is the only freddy. now thats a crime it wont be the same

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Kids ages: 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    i loved this movie but i heard there is a new nightmare on elm st comming out with out robert enland in it an he is the only freddy. now thats a crime it wont be the same

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Not Exactly Scary But Makes You Jump At Parts

    It's not exactly scary but at night you get a little scared because its about this guy going into your dreams and chasing you and trying to kill you. Language was only in certain areas. The blood was too fake to be real. My friend wasn't scared either. Parents: this film may give your children nightmares so don't let them see it if you don't want them going into your room and saying I'm scared Freddy is gonna kill me. Overall a great horror classic the movie that started it all. A Must see for horror fans

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Not Exactly Scary But Makes You Jump At Parts

    It's not exactly scary but at night you get a little scared because its about this guy going into your dreams and chasing you and trying to kill you. Language was only in certain areas. The blood was too fake to be real. My friend wasn't scared either. Parents: this film may give your children nightmares so don't let them see it if you don't want them going into your room and saying I'm scared Freddy is gonna kill me. Overall a great horror classic the movie that started it all. A Must see for horror fans

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Exellent, but scary.

    one of the best horror films of all time. Freddy is an amazing killer, and very scary looking. It doesn't really scare, but makes you think, " what if".

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    cheesey freddy

    this movie is really cheesey my freinds saw it when they were two but it really good

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Excellent! A great Horror film for young teens!

    I loved it, an absolutely WONDERFUL horror film but because of some violence, a scene of sexuality, Swearing, and alcohol use I would say at least 13+. The Mother is an alcoholic who drinks heavily and there is frequent use of the F-word and some use of words such as Sh**, in one scene blood pours out of a bed so then again I say this title is for young teens ages 13+

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Amazing. Great for halloween.

    This is a classic horror movie that I recomend seeing. But parents:IF YOU EVER WANT YOUR YOUNGER KIDS TO SLEEP PEACFULLY YOU WILL KEEP THEM AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS MOVIE AS POSSIBLE!FREEDY WILL TERRIFY THEM!I AM DEAD SERIOUS!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    A little too violent but its a classic horror movie i suggest not showing this to 10 or younger

  14. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Perfect Horror Movie for Mature Teens and Adults

    Classic horror movie which I really enjoyed. Violence is throughout so is moderate language. And a brief sex scene but with no nudity.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    8 and up

    i hated this movie not because it had gore and swearing and sex but because of the story.

  16. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Maybe bad for 1984 but pretty tame for today's standards in terms of violence. It's not even that scary. There's some blood and also some swearing.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Good but chezzy

    This is a old 1984 Horror movie scary for its time but is just as bad as scream now { not scary}.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Are you ready for Freddy?

    This movie is so awesome! The kills are bloody and actually a little creepy. You'd have to be out of your mind not to like this slasher classic!

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    great movie in horror movie history. Hope the remake is a good or better of im not watching it

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

  22. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Funny?

    I think this movie is hilarious,I mean, Its fun for me how freddy moves,talks... I didnt get scared at all with this movie,but its a masterpiece ;) but dont expect to get scared with freddy... probably you'll laugh at him! x)

  23. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    Kids ages: 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 1.0

    Good

    Kids will enjoy the slapstick humor. I could see this when i was 5

  24. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy and give it 4.0

    It's OK if you're ready.

    Parents, this is for you. These nighmares are bad if you're not ready. Parents, if your kids are mature and have been exposed to a lot of blood, let your kid watch this.

  25. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title off and give it 1.0

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