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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) - Jumpscare Guide

19881:33:00
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5.6R

Plot

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

Director

Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin

Cast

Robert Englund
Robert EnglundFreddy Krueger
Rodney Eastman
Rodney EastmanJoey
Danny Hassel
Danny HasselDan
Andras Jones
Andras JonesRick
Tuesday Knight
Tuesday KnightKristen
Ken Sagoes
Ken SagoesKincaid
Lisa Wilcox
Lisa WilcoxAlice
Brooke Bundy
Brooke BundyElaine
Nicholas MeleJohnson
Toy Newkirk
Toy NewkirkSheila
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Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Have Jump Scares?

Yes — A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) has 6 jump scares (0 major, 6 minor)

First scare: 00:04:48 | Last scare: 01:21:00

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Balanced mix of tension and scares. Not overwhelming but requires some tolerance.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master earns a C rating through its measured approach to jumpscares. The film maintains consistent tension with shock moments appearing at regular intervals, preventing viewer desensitization while sustaining anxiety. Recommended for audiences comfortable with moderate horror intensity and calculated scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 6Minor: 6Intensity: 6

Contains 6 minor jumpscares.

1.7/10
COZY
So mild, you might forget you're watching a horror movie. Perfect for a date night where you want to seem brave.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

Total Jumpscares: 6

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:33:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:04:48
Minor

Kristen is hurled backward c3RvbG as the window she’s looking through suddenly shatters.

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00:16:24
Minor

Kincaid calls for his dog, only for it to suddenly bark at him.

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00:22:27
Minor

Freddy bursts from the waterbed, slashing it open and seizing Joey.

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00:35:45
Minor

A loud, sudden splash erupts in the water.

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00:44:44
Minor

As Sheila smears blood on c291cm the paper, it violently pulls her arm inside.

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01:21:00
Minor

Freddy suddenly appears behind Alice, grabbing her.

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