"A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" is by far the best of the series, a superior horror picture that balances wit and gore with imagination and intelligence.

Surprisingly watchable for the third sequel and despite its general predictability it's entertainingly inventive.

Consistently watchable and inventive.

The horror elements have been softened, and the humour increased: while the result is a more mainstream entertainment it does feel like something more potent has been lost in return.