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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) - Jumpscare Guide

19851:27:00
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5.5
R

Plot

A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.

Director

Jack Sholder
Jack Sholder

Cast

Robert Englund
Robert EnglundFreddy Krueger
Mark Patton
Mark PattonJesse Walsh
Kim Myers
Kim MyersLisa Webber
Robert Rusler
Robert RuslerRon Grady
Clu Gulager
Clu GulagerKen Walsh
Hope Lange
Hope LangeCheryl Walsh
Marshall Bell
Marshall BellCoach Schneider
Melinda O. Fee
Melinda O. FeeMrs. Webber
Tom McFadden
Tom McFaddenMr. Webber
Sydney Walsh
Sydney WalshKerry
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Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge Have Jump Scares?

YesA Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) has 8 jump scares (0 major, 8 minor)

First scare: 00:14:59 | Last scare: 01:22:27

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Decent amount of scares spread throughout. Good for intermediate horror fans.

With a C rating, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge delivers a balanced horror experience featuring moderate jumpscare sequences distributed evenly across the narrative. The scares strike equilibrium between suspense and sudden shock, combining measured visual intensity with strategic audio punctuation. Well-suited for viewers seeking traditional horror pacing.

Analysis:

Total: 8Minor: 8Intensity: 8

Contains 8 minor jumpscares.

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Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:27:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:14:59
Minor

Jesse runs away from c3RvbG the door and walks right into Freddy Krueger.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:33:05
Minor

As Jesse pours a beer, a man approaches from behind and grabs his arm.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:05:58
Minor

Lisa runs away from the locked door, turns around a corner and runs straight into Freddy.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:07:33
Minor

Freddy grabs Lisa’s face after she drops the knife.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:08:40
Minor

Freddy jumps out c291cm of the ground near the poolside.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:12:03
Minor

Lisa walks out of the car and is suddenly greeted by two human-faced dogs.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:15:03
Minor

Lisa stands up and spins to see Freddy right behind her.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:22:27
Minor

Freddy’s arm breaks through the person sitting behind Jesse and Lisa on the bus.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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