Skip to main content
NotScare Logo
NotScare
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) - Jumpscare Guide

19871:36:00
imdb_logo
6.7R

Plot

A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.

Director

Chuck Russell
Chuck Russell

Cast

Heather Langenkamp
Heather LangenkampNancy Thompson
Patricia Arquette
Patricia ArquetteKristen Parker
Craig Wasson
Craig WassonDr. Neil Gordon
Robert Englund
Robert EnglundFreddy Krueger
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence FishburneMax
Ken Sagoes
Ken SagoesKincaid
Rodney Eastman
Rodney EastmanJoey
Jennifer Rubin
Jennifer RubinTaryn
Bradley Gregg
Bradley GreggPhillip
Ira Heiden
Ira HeidenWill
imdb_logo
View on IMDb
tmbd_logo
Search on TMDB
rottenTomatoes_logo
View on Rotten Tomatoes

🇺🇸 Affiliate link - We may earn a commission

Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Have Jump Scares?

Yes — A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) has 11 jump scares (0 major, 11 minor)

First scare: 00:08:12 | Last scare: 01:29:04

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Frequent jumpscares with significant intensity. Not recommended for sensitive viewers.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors earns a D rating through its relentless jumpscare frequency and significant intensity. The shock moments feature powerful visual changes combined with loud sound effects designed to maximize startle response. Scare sequences appear with minimal respite, making this suitable only for brave viewers with high horror tolerance.

Analysis:

Total: 11Minor: 11Intensity: 11

Contains 11 minor jumpscares.

3/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway

Common Questions About A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Total Jumpscares: 11

Please log in to add jumpscares or report errors

Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:36:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:08:12
Minor

Kristen backs c3RvbG into a corpse.

00:08:52
Minor

Kristen grabs the tap handle which then wraps around her hand.

00:21:05
Minor

Something pops up underneath the mat on the floor.

00:21:33
Minor

A large worm-like creature lifts up through the floor underneath Kristen.

00:39:50
Minor

Hands reach out c291cm of both sides of the TV.

01:05:59
Minor

Neil steals a cross but is immediately grabbed on his shoulder by a hand.

01:10:42
Minor

A claw suddenly rips through the wall after Nancy says “How do we find him Kristen?”.

01:12:05
Minor

Kristen’s mother is pulled through the doorway.

01:13:54
Minor

Taryn watches as a man walks bm90c2 past, she then spins around to see Freddy behind her.

01:25:32
Minor

Neil grabs the bag and a skeleton jumps out at him.

01:29:04
Minor

Nancy gets struck by the bladed-glove while receiving a hug.

Ask AI about A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

ClaudeGemini
Perplexity